‘You and your entire family are traitors’ – Netizens BLAST Gabby after cryptic post on new cedi notes

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A social media post by leading New Patriotic Party (NPP) member Gabby Otchere-Darko has ignited a wave of angry reactions, with netizens launching personal attacks against him and his family amid controversy over the newly unveiled Ghana Cedi Heritage Series.

The backlash followed a cryptic message Gabby Otchere-Darko shared after the Bank of Ghana introduced the new currency series, which features eight prominent personalities recognised for their contributions to Ghana’s history, culture and development, replacing the Big Six.

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President John Dramani Mahama officially launched the new banknotes on November 12, 2026, after which Otchere-Darko took to social media to make remarks about national history, reconciliation and the need for a shared sense of identity.

Gabby Otchere-Darko, in his post, argued that a country that turns its past into a source of conflict risks weakening its ability to confront present challenges and build a common future.

He wrote, “A nation that makes a battlefield of its past weakens its defences against the struggles of the present. Without the courage to accept a shared history, it cannot heal its divisions or forge a common destiny”.

However, Gabby’s remarks attracted criticism from several social media users, some of whom interpreted his post as a reaction to the personalities selected for the new cedi notes.

One user questioned which other historical figures Otchere-Darko believed should have been included, writing: “What was the contribution of the other 3 individuals prior to GHANA independence you wanted as ‘shared history’?”

Another X user stated, “I went through the comment section and decided to keep my comment to myself. Justice has been done to you already. Goodnight”.

A netizen added, “Not a single positive comment here to back you, Sir. Your party really struck a wrong nerve in the Ghanaian”.

Some commenters also brought up the role of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, in the country’s independence struggle.

“The history of our independence is shared only in the minds of your family members. To the rest of the world. Only one man dey! His name is Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah. Hold your L”, a netizen added.

One more netizen added, “You cannot sabotage a nation’s liberation struggle and later demand an equal share of its glory.

Daabi da.Let history speak.

Not every participant in a historical struggle deserves the same place in its triumph”.

A netizen added, “We will not celebrate those who opposed Nkrumah’s immediate independence agenda, undermined his development ambitions and, in the eyes of many Ghanaians, stood on the wrong side of the struggle, then demand that you be accorded equal heroic status.

E no go happen.F O R G E T” .

One X user added, “Akuffo Addo will be the last person within your family to ever be given any position to ever serve Ghana. Criminals and nation wreckers, Ken refusing to come back to Ghana should be the biggest scar on the face of your family. Thank President Mahama for being a gentleman”.

The strongest criticism came from a netizen who described Otchere-Darko and his entire family as traitors.

The netizen wrote, “You and your entire family are traitors, and there is nothing you can do about it. History has already been documented. Even if Ghanaians were willing to forgive your family, you still have a modern-day traitor in the person of Ken Ofori Attah”.

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.

He stated, “These notes will also help bring our history closer to our children. The national figures, the historic places, and the cultural symbols featured on the Heritage Series can prompt questions, encourage learning, and deepen understanding of the country that our children are growing in”.

“History belongs to our classrooms and museums, and it also deserves a place in our everyday lives. The Heritage Series helps bridge those settings, placing reminders of our national journey in the hands of the new generation,” he added.

Mahama added, “To our young people, I say that you too have a place in this story. Through your learning, enterprise, and service, you will shape what Ghana becomes”.

“The new notes will run side by side with the old currency notes. They are not displacing the old currency notes. The banks will withdraw the old notes gradually until the new notes take over completely,” he said.

Also, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) will introduce its upgraded Ghana Cedi Heritage Series into circulation from December 1, 2026.

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