Feature: Colonial Relics: Suit And Tie, Foreign Names And A Borrowed Way Of Life
Our leaders have begun to dress like Ghanaians again. The harder work of reclaiming our language, our food, our faith and our family values has barely started. Two of Ghana’s most senior office holders have set an example worth noting. The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has put away the […] The post Feature: Colonial Relics: Suit And Tie, Foreign Names And A…
Ghana's leaders are embracing traditional dress and customs, marking a shift from colonial influences. Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has worn indigenous attire such as kente and fugu in place of colonial garb. President John Dramani Mahama, previously dressed in suit and tie, now appears in fugu and locally tailored Ghanaian clothing.
The judiciary, however, still adheres to the eighteenth-century English style with wigs and gowns, despite England dropping the wig in its courts. The article highlights the wider society's counter-trend, with English pushing out mother tongues, foreign food replacing local cuisine, and foreign religions gaining traction. The article calls for government, traditional authorities, and families to address these issues and promote Ghanaian identity.
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