The Speaker of Parliament has astonished Parliament with a traditional apparel indicating the need for Parliamentarians to follow in that order.
Rt. Hon. Speaker Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin has introduced the use of traditional Wear in the chamber of Parliament as a way of promoting Ghanaian Cultural value.
This new attire by the Speaker is part of his resolve to change the dress code and code of conduct of parliamentarians.
Mr Bagbin who was dressed as a King from the Southern part of the country caused a stir when he showed up for the beginning of the second session dressed as a traditional ruler.
Describing the robe worn by speakers as aristocratic, Mr Bagbin explained that he would only wear it for ceremonial purposes.
In an interview with Haye Momeen last year on the state-owned broadcaster, GTV , Rt.Hon. Speaker Bagbin described the need to wear made-in Ghana clothing to deliberately market the Ghanaian culture.
"You may be seeing me more in traditional dresses. I may use the robe only for ceremonial occasions, which is what is in the literature of Ghana concerning that cloak and gown.”
Today, the Speaker went ahead to introduce a new apparel Kente and a white shirt with a crown on his head as he opened the second session on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.
His entry into the chamber was characterised with chants from the minority side of the house as his usual ceremonial outfit was ‘missing’ and in place, he had adorned himself with a traditional Kente over a white short-sleeved shirt with a chief’s crown.
He has since been speaking about the need to promote traditional wear in the house and encouraging members of the house to wear traditional wear for sitting.
By: Sheila Obaapa aNaana Frimpomaa
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