BoG faces backlash over alleged wrong image of Theodosia Okoh on new GH¢50 notes

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The newly introduced GH¢50 banknote

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has come under criticism over the portrait of renowned Ghanaian flag designer Theodosia Okoh featured on the newly introduced GH¢50 banknote, following claims that the image does not accurately represent her.

The controversy has sparked questions about the selection and accuracy of the portrait, with Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin leading the charge raising concerns about the image used on the new currency note.

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The Minority Leader questioned the government’s diligence in selecting the image, contending that the alleged error raised concerns about its ability to manage the country’s economy.

Afenyo-Markin slammed the government for rushing to remove the images of the Big Six from Ghana’s currency, resulting in a mistake in representing Theodosia Okoh, the designer of Ghana’s national flag.

Addressing journalists after the presentation of the 2027 budget, Afenyo-Markin stated, “They were in haste to erase the Big Six from our currency and our history. Out of that haste and hate, we saw them outdooring a note bearing the name of Theodosia Okoh, but they got her picture wrong and placed a different face on the GH¢50 note,” he said.

“So a whole government machinery that cannot be diligent enough to get the right picture to put on our currency, how can we trust them with our economy? Can we trust them to put money in our pockets?” he asked.

Also, the Minority allegation was corroborated by Dr Eddie Obeng MBA, who said Theodosia Okkoh was his mother’s sister.

According to a post on LinkedIn by Dr Eddie Obeng accompanied by front and back images of the new GH₵50 note, he revealed that he had been proud to hear his aunt had been honoured, only to realise the face on the note was not hers, but rather his mother’s.

“I have a wry smile on my face that won’t go away, and occasionally I shake my head or giggle. So, I heard this morning that my aunt had been honoured in a new series of issued banknotes in Ghana – she’s famous there for designing the country’s flag after independence from Britain.

I was very proud and began composing a message to my cousin. Imagine my surprise when I took a look and realised that they have used a picture of my mother instead – she’s famous for being the country’s first lady PhD. You can’t make it up,” he wrote.

The development follows the GH¢50 note, which is part of the Bank of Ghana’s newly introduced Heritage Series, which features eight prominent Ghanaian personalities, historical landmarks and traditional symbols celebrating the country’s history.

The new cedi note is dedicated to national identity, freedom and self-determination, and honours Theodosia Salome Okoh, whose portrait appears on its front.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the Bank of Ghana’s Heritage Series banknotes.

Mahama described the new currency as an opportunity to bring Ghana’s history and national heritage closer to the younger generation.

Mahama disclosed that the historical figures, landmarks and cultural symbols featured on the new banknotes would encourage learning and deepen young people’s understanding of Ghana’s history.

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