When renowned broadcaster Kwasi Kyei Darkwah, also known as KKD, appeared for an interview with Captain Smart on Onua TV while wearing a black mourning robe, he alarmed some Ghanaians.

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In his interview, KKD spoke extensively on the problems facing the nation and made recommendations for how the government may raise living standards and protect its inhabitants from financial hardship.

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Eleven minutes into the chat, he revealed that he was wearing a mourning robe since his favorite carpenter, Richard Amega, had lately gone away.

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He noted that his family had ties with the deceased.

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KKD paid tribute to his late carpenter who doubled as his good friend adding that he gives respect to all persons regardless of their status in society.

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"Let me explain why I am wearing black cloth, I am not wearing them because of Ghana. The country has rich clothes, it is not in tatters.

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"I am in mourning cloth because my carpenter has passed away. My carpenter has died. He was a respectable man, Richard Amega. He was based in Tema Community 8. His father was my father's carpenter.

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"I was at his late father's burial. I don't discriminate, I am in mourning cloth because my carpenter passed away. If you doubt me, go ask my father, former president John Agyekum Kufuor, I don't discriminate," said KKD in an interview monitored by GhanaWeb.

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