The controversial history textbook indicting Christianity has been called for immediate recall by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA).

The textbook, “History of Ghana for Basic Schools – Learners’ Book Four,” published by Excellence Publications, according to NaCCA, does not fully match the curriculum that has been approved.

Parts of the textbook in use inaccurately claim that Christianity is to blame for poverty and that religion has sparked violent conflicts in Ghana and across the globe.

The ‘History of Ghana for Basic Schools – Learners’ Book Four asserts that people who practice religion are less motivated to find workable solutions to the problems with their current living conditions.

NaCCA has responded by writing to Excellence Publications and requesting that they immediately remove all stock of the textbook from the market

“The attention of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has been drawn to a publication making rounds in the media about the content of a textbook “History of Ghana for Basic Schools-Learners’ Book Four” published by Excellence Publications.

“The said publication from Excellence Series was taken through the standard protocols established under the approval process of the Council and therefore comes to us as a surprise. This is because the content as published by the media is not the true reflection of what NaCCA approved.

“The Council wishes to state that the material in question is not an approved content material by NaCCA. The Council urges the general public to continue to bring to its notice, any suspicious material in the market that may be deemed to have been emanated from NaCCA.

“NaCCA will not hesitate to sanction publishers who publish materials without recourse to the established protocols of the Council. We urge the public not to hesitate to contact our outfit for information on the right content and materials for use in our pre-tertiary schools.”