Ghanaian Journalist Saddick Adams has condemned Zambians for ridiculing President John Mahama’s traditional fugu attire, calling it a display of ignorance and lack of enlightenment.
In a strongly-worded Facebook post, Mr. Adams recalled Zambia’s history, noting that Ghana hosted and trained many Zambian freedom fighters, including Kenneth Kaunda, in their fight for independence.
“The facts are there, but it seems the long walk to freedom has had little effect on consciousness, for many,” he wrote.
Adams contrasted the Zambian reaction with how Koreans would respond to a Malay President wearing unfamiliar attire, saying they would “simply make use of the internet to acquire new information and NOT ridicule.”
He invited Zambians to visit Ghana and learn about African heritage, culture, and history, highlighting Ghana’s role in the region’s independence struggle.
“Fortunately, Ghana signed a visa free agreement with your country yesterday. Just like your foremost leaders, we invite as Zambians, from Kitwe to Chingola to Chipata and the Copperbelt to visit Ghana and learn.
“To learn about Africa. To learn about heritage. To learn that a suit and tie is rather stranger to the continent, not Fugu,” he said.
He continued: “To learn why Ghana became the first subsaharan country to gain Independence, and subsequently hold the hands of the likes of Zambia to walk same path.”
Adams emphasized that Ghanaian leaders wear fugu proudly on international stages, saying “We ARE proud and we ARE an example of how to be African.”
The journalist also joked that Ghana would have claimed Victoria Falls if they shared a border with Zimbabwe, and announced that Ghanaians can now order fugu online and have it delivered worldwide.
