First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, rebuked a section of Members of Parliament (MPs) during proceedings on Monday, July 28, 2025, for singing in the House.
The MPs were paying tribute to the late Ghanaian music legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, in the chamber, expressing sorrow over his passing.
Many legislators took turns eulogising the music icon for his immense contribution to Ghana’s music industry and his impact on the international stage.
Among those who paid tribute were Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe-Ghansah, MP for Ada, Dominic Nitiwul, MP for Bimbilla, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, MP for Asante-Akyem North, Adelaide Yaa Agyeiwaa Ntim, MP for Nsuta-Kwamang-Beposo, Akwasi Konadu, MP for Manhyia North, Theresa Lardi Awuni, MP for Okaikwei North, among others.
During his submission, Dominic Nitiwul called for a state burial for the fallen legend, stating that Daddy Lumba deserved a befitting funeral.
Before concluding his statement, Nitiwul noted that a friend had requested him to sing one of Daddy Lumba’s popular songs, Ankwanoma, in his honour.
He then began singing the song, with several MPs joining him in chorus.
However, the First Deputy Speaker, visibly displeased with the moment, interrupted with a stern expression and asked, “Honourable Member, what is this?”
Nitiwul immediately apologised, saying, “Mr Speaker, we are doing this out of the ordinary for an extraordinary human being.
“Mr Speaker, forgive us, but we are mourning the best of the best. Forgive us, for we shall never forget the name Charles Kwadwo Fosu, a.k.a. Daddy Lumba.”
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