A lighthearted moment in Parliament on Tuesday sent the chamber into fits of laughter after an unknown MP was heard saying “Tweaa” during Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s speech.
Afenyo-Markin was contributing to discussions on the 60th anniversary of the death of Joseph Boakye Danquah when the remark was made. The interjection immediately drew laughter from MPs across the chamber.
Smiling, Speaker Andrew Asiamah paused the proceedings and asked, “Honourable Members, who said ‘Tweaa’?” His question triggered even more laughter as no MP admitted to making the comment.
The Speaker then humorously remarked, “Leader, the person is afraid, so go on,” prompting another round of laughter.
Afenyo-Markin, playing along, responded, “Mr Speaker, I know who said that. It was Asiedu Nketia’s son.”
Background to the word ‘Tweaa’
The word “Tweaa” became a part of Ghanaian pop culture in early 2014 after Gabriel Barima, then District Chief Executive (DCE) of Ahafo-Ano South, lost his temper during a speech when someone in the audience uttered the phrase.
Angered by the remark, Barima famously lashed out, asking, “Who said ‘Tweaa’? Am I your size?” before storming off the stage. His reaction went viral, leading to widespread public discourse, memes, and even a Wikipedia page dedicated to the phrase.
Barima was later dismissed from his position but was reinstated months later. However, the phrase “Tweaa” has since been used in movies, songs, and political discussions, cementing its place in Ghanaian pop culture.
-MyNewsGH
