A parliamentary debate over President John Dramani Mahama’s directive declaring Wednesday as National Fugu Day took a lively turn when Deputy Minority Chief Whip Habib Iddrisu cautioned Members of Parliament against misinterpreting the initiative.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Mr. Iddrisu warned colleagues not to abuse the directive by dressing inappropriately.
“Don’t abuse the President’s directive; dress properly,” he stressed, drawing reactions in the chamber.
He added that the smock must be accompanied by a hat/cap worn in a particular manner to express the appropriate meaning.
The President’s directive, which encourages the wearing of fugu — a traditional handwoven fabric from northern Ghana — is aimed at promoting local textiles, cultural identity, and support for indigenous industries.
Meanwhile, Ghana is set to host a Fugu and Kente Trade Exhibition in Zambia next month, following rising interest among Zambians in the traditional Ghanaian outfit. The surge in demand reportedly followed public comments by Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, who expressed a desire to place orders.
