Former Presidential Staffer, Adu Asare has lambasted State Protocol for the recent official gaffe that saw the Ghana flag turned upside down during the state visit of the Gambian President, Adama Barrow, to the Flagstaff House.
The gaffe was apparent at the Flagstaff House when the President Nana Akufo-Addo sat for a photo with the visiting President.
The national flag which is red, gold and green was pictured upside down in what obviously appears to be an oversight on the part of the protocol office.
Meanwhile, the Gambia's national flag was correctly represented with its traditional red, blue and green separated by white stripes.
President Nana Addo on Tuesday arrived in the Togolese capital, Lome, to a rousing welcome from residents at the commencement of his 3-day visit to the country.
The President together with his entourage, during his visit, also met with the Togolese President, Faure Gnassingbé to discuss some bilateral issues.
It appears there was another official gaffe which also saw the Ghana Flag being positioned upside down.
Addressing the issue on Peace FM's Kokrokoo, Hon. Adu Asare expressed worry over the faux pas and questioned the work of the State Protocol Department.
According to him, the State Protocol Department seems to be shirking its responsibility adding that the continuous gaffe regarding the Ghana Flag is embarrassing the country.
“Have we so soon forgotten about what makes us a State?” he asked, wondering how the Presidential protocol could have allowed such a blatant oversight to occur.
He cautioned the Government of Ghana to take keen note of the Ghana Flag which showcases the image and integrity of the country.
“Two times in a space of one week is something unacceptable. Somebody should be up and doing. We’re talking about Ghana here. It’s not partisan issue we’re talking about here. Sometimes, people try to push such issues into the political arena…I think we should elevate that discussion to a point where State Protocol Department will be put to work,” the former Presidential Staffer stated.
Source: Ameyaw Adu Gyamfi/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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massa when the flag is turned , do the colours change?
ANOTHER DISAPPOINTED GHANAIAN, THE ONLY THING YOU CAN SAY ABOUT IS FLAG, WHAT HAS FLAG GOTE TO DO WITH 50M$ GIVING TO WAYOME, YOU HAVE TO TELL US HOW WE CAN GET THE 50K$ THAT WERE GIVING TO WAYOME BY INCOMPETENT MAHAMA AND BETTY, SO DO YOU ALSO HAVE (PHD)?
small minds talk about small things. turn the the flag the right way and u will still not come to power.Mr Adu A. what did u go to Brazil to do?
This is no news please; you even change the name and personality of a sitting president before. this is to talk about the least of your gaffes. Please let us be and wait for the good policies of Nana Addo our President.
Storm in a teacup. NDC has nothing to talk about so making a fuss over a simple mistake. How many times has State Protocol goofed in its operations? Adu Asare find something more substantive to talk about like creating jobs the current Food for Jobs program (its strengths and weaknesses as currently formulated), weaknesses in the banking sector and how to rectify that. One District One Factory initiative, what is he doing to take advantage of it for his constituents etc. etc. Please let's end the talking ad nausem junk that fills our airwaves, let's educate our population in civics, cleanliness and hygiene. Let's focus on economic development and nation building that creates jobs and improve the livelihood and incomes of our citizens.
Brazil World Cup x million $$$on aircraft ..... Independence Day brochure..... that's all I'll say ndc. You're the LAST people to speak of gaffes. Honestly, even Adu Asare having been part of a government in power was a huge gaffe! Mtcheeeeeew!
THIS IS DONE BY SOME NDC ELEMENTS WHICH ARE STILL LURKING AT THE PRESIDENCY. HUNT THEM DOWN TO STOP THIS EMBARRASSMENT!!!!