Ghanaian politicians and their sense of fashion

So fashion in politics is important around the globe…

The Ghanaian political landscape has evolved and with the 2008 elections beckoning, electorates will consider so many factors before casting their vote for one candidate or another. Could one of those factors be the dress code and appearance of the political candidates?

Like the American politics where every detail of the politician, including their private matters falls within the lenses of the media, the Ghanaian experience cannot be any different.

For instance the pregnancy of the 17-year-old daughter of the Republican running mate has taken centre stage since Monday, affecting the rating of the candidate himself. But here in Ghana the presidential candidates have other things to worry about, including fashion.

Adom News turns its radar on the fashion of presidential candidates and their running mates in Ghana and its possible repercussion on the December elections.

On the ticket of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo has been lambasted for his constant admiration for black suit, perhaps because he is a lawyer. Some people even accuse him of dragging his trousers up, way beyond his waist, a style popularly referred to as ‘Pimpinis’. Some also say he often raises his shirt collar, a sign hitherto equated to stubborn teenage boys who had grown ‘wings’.

But the spokesperson for Nana Addo, Mustapha Hamid says Nana’s dressing is the least of their worries. Nana is a fine gentleman who loves fashion and has been praised by several people, he added.

“We have only asked him not to wear too many black suites but go for brighter colours to give him a more pronounce look, but the comment that he raises his collar does not mean anything you know. Nana is a ‘guy’ and he feels good about himself, that’s just it and not the funny interpretations people have tried to attach to it.”

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