He described it as “strange and disturbing” that individuals still stoke hatred on tribal and partisan lines, despite Ghana’s identity as a multilingual, multicultural, and multiethnic nation. According to him, such tendencies undermine the vision inherited from the country’s founding fathers.

The High Commissioner stressed that while modern society places heavy emphasis on rights and innovation, citizens must not overlook the responsibilities and regulations that accompany them. He argued that national progress demands a delicate balance between new ideas and the traditional values that have long held Ghana together.

He further noted that Ghana would only secure its rightful place in the global community when innovation is pursued within the boundaries of responsibility, cultural respect, and sound regulation.

“I find it strange that ethnocentrism should rear its head in a country like Ghana, because in reality, the heritage our founding fathers passed on to us is that of a multilingual and multiethnic society.

“Sometimes you will find people, for political or other reasons, fanning the fires of hatred based on one’s tribe or political party, and that, for me, is disturbing. The earlier we learn this, the better for us.

“In these modern times, our emphasis has been on rights and innovation. But when you talk about rights, those rights come with responsibilities, and when you talk about innovation, you must understand that it must go hand in hand with proper regulation,” he said.