Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection Otiko Afisa Djaba has admonished Ghanaians to stop the verbal attacks on her over her hairstyle because it “does not affect the price of kenkey”.
For her, Ghanaians should focus on the things that affect the lives of citizens because focusing on her appearance will not eradicate poverty and the myriad other challenges that confront the populace.
A section of the public has raised concerns about her hairstyle which is normally shaved on the left side of her head with the right side fixed with weave-on. Some people hold the view that her unconventional look is at odds with Ghanaian culture and does not teach young girls to be modest in appearance.
But Ms Djaba expressed a different view, pointing out that “it is a winning hairstyle and encourages young people [to be confident]”.
She maintained: “My hairstyle is not crazy; it is very African…the students call me the swagger mama, they enjoy me because I’m young at heart and when I hit the campuses they are happy because of my hairstyle, because it is a winning hairstyle.”
According to her, the cries concerning her hairstyle “is the propaganda of my opponents, they want to turn a good thing [to bad], they wish they could have it, they wish their wives could have my hairstyle”.
She argued that she was very confident about her looks because it suited her and would not change it because others dislike it.
“The day I want to change my hairstyle, it will be my decision and not because of what somebody says… The first lady used to have rasta. Sometime back people used to say that look was not good and not correct, but a lot of women say it is a natural look,” she stated.
She said her look rather “depicts modern Ghanaian women”.
Ms Djaba made these comments in an interview with Joy News.
The staunch member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) is not new to controversy as she indicated in the past that former president John Mahama was “wicked” and possessed an “evil heart”. She explained that the failure of Mr Mahama to ensure the success of the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) project made him an evil man.
She had also suggested an investigation against the chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs Charlotte Osei, whom the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North, Ken Agyapong, made certain comments to the effect that she might have exchanged sex for her role, an allegation the MP later said was only a joke.
Source: classfmonline.com
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I believe you are as irresponsible as otiko. Would want your mother or sister to behave this way.
Sometimes listening to some Ghanaians can simply make me want to throw up.The sheer hypocrisy,the sucking up to individuals because we want favours.I know some women who sport the most outdated hairstyles and yet are actually husband snatchers.I know some pastors who shout themselves hoarse about the kingdom of God in the pulpits and are notorious adulterers,th13ves and fornicators. Stop this nons3nse .The lady is minister for gender and women not morality.I'm sure most of those posting those offensive comments are NDC supporters. To them being in opposition is simply condemning everything your opponent does. Now it is the Ghana @ 60 logo that the rodent Ras Mubarak is dissing.I have only 1 piece of advise for Ms Otiko though. She should not respond to all these cretinous low -life people. Just focus and do your work.
Be wise, listen to yourself.You are proud and don't respect. I say be wise.
Is nana addo pregnant or is seriously sick. He needs some work on his stomach.
Wait, wait, wait! Did she really say that or it's the usual media mischief. If she said this then it's highly unfortunate. In the event she said this, then the minority were 100% right to oppose her. She doesn't even care that the ministry she is heading is to be teaching children Good moral values. Yes, your hairstyle or any immoral behavior of your doesn't affect the price of kenkey but it gives bad example to our youth. Nana addo should call her to order because she is now getting out of hand. Because the minority used their numbers to approve her she thinks she can still spew anything and get away with. She may think she is against the ndc but there are so many people who belong to npp who do not like her posture. The cheeky remark is an insult to the entire nation.
AKEKAKEKAFO) eeii grow up and be modernised in this computer age. Are Ghanaian women wearing jeans and trousers! Otiko critics shd SSHUT UP!
@NANA Its your family that is doom not Ghana. You think e be someone e hairstyle we go chop N'onses!Think about urself you Hypocrite
But it affects the price you charge men for sleep ing with them. Kub)l) minister. Those supporting her will you employ any young lady with such a hairstyle. What if your son brings one home with it. Even progressive and liberal countries would not support this.
MADAM OTIKO, GHANAIANS BY NATURE LIKE TO CRITICISE PEOPLE A LOT. I USED THIS MEDIUM TO CAMPAIGN FOR THE NPP A LOT. PLEASE, DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE HAIRSTYLE. GET SOMETHING THAT GHANAIANS WILL APPRECIATE. AT FIRST PEOPLE DID NOT CARE ABOUT YOUR HAIRSTYLE OR DRESS STYLE. BUT NOW THEY DO. SO PLEASE FOR THE SAKE OF THE POSITION PAY HEED TO WHAT GHANAINS ARE SAYING. PLEASE DON'T RESPOND TO EVERY CRITICISM AS THAT LED EX PREZ MAHAMA AND HIS TEAM TO THEIR DOOM.
HONOURABLE OTIKO DJABA A CANDID ADVISE, PLEASE BE CIRCUMSPECT WITH YOU UTTERANCES, NDC IS NOT DOING FOR NOTHING BUT TO SEE H E NADA ADDO'S GOVERNMENT FAILURE THAT IS NOT WHAT GHANAIANS WANT, BE SILENT AND FOCUS, DON'T BE QUICK WITH RESPONSES ELSE THEY (I MEAN NDC) WILL BRAND YOU THE NPP GOVERNMENT.PLEASE AND IT GOES TO ALL APPOINTEES