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.

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.

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

He noted that his family had ties with the deceased.

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.

"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.

"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.

"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.