A cross section of the public has criticised President Kufuor’s dress for yesterday’s Independence Day celebrations.

President Kufuor’s western wear did not go unnoticed by those who felt he should have worn traditional Ghanaian attire in keeping with the mood of the occasion.

But not everyone agrees.

Many people, young and old, who trooped to the Independence Square yesterday to witness the celebrations, were clothed in the national colours and mostly traditional attires to demonstrate their patriotism and pride.

But President Kufuor’s suit although smart, did not go unnoticed by many who thought his outfit was not just appropriate for the occasion.

Many callers into an Accra-based radio station - JOY FM - say the president could have done better for the occasion.

But not everyone agrees. Popular MC and former radio host Kwesi Kyei Darkwa believes the important thing was for the President to look smart, which he did.