The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Dzifa Abla Gomashie, has revealed that President John Dramani Mahama was pleasantly surprised to see Cabinet members dressed in fugu during their meeting on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
According to the Minister, the President remarked that he did not recall issuing any directive for Ghanaians to adopt the traditional attire on Wednesdays.
She explained that she had to draw his attention to the fact that the initiative originated from her Ministry.
Ms Gomashie said the President expressed admiration for the enthusiasm demonstrated by Cabinet members and the general public in embracing the locally woven fabric as a symbol of cultural pride and national identity.
She made the disclosure during an engagement with the Smock Weavers Association of Ghana.
The development follows a directive by the Ministry designating every Wednesday as “Fugu Day” to promote the traditional Batakari fabric and showcase Ghanaian culture globally.
The initiative was introduced after President Mahama wore fugu during an official visit to Zambia, where some observers reportedly mistook the attire for a blouse.
The Ministry maintains that the campaign is intended to boost patronage of locally produced textiles while celebrating Ghana’s rich cultural heritage.
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