Akothee's Mini-Skirt Causes Stir in Parliament [PHOTOS]

The National Assembly was on Wednesday, September 18, treated to drama when controversial musician Akothee showed up in the chambers dressed in revealing green micro mini-skirt suit.

K24 reported on Wednesday that the singer, whose real name is Esther Akoth, was in parliament courtesy of an invite by the nominated legislator representing People with Disability (PwD) David Ole Sankok.

At the entrance, she was reportedly blocked by the orderlies and other members of parliament, who claimed that she was out of order.

Akothee at the parliament's restaurant. She had been blocked from getting into the chambers due to her skimpy wear.

It is alleged that after almost five minutes of deliberations, she was allowed in, but on condition that she leaves her security detail outside and that she uses the backdoor.

Attempts to have her cover-up were futile as she rejected the Kikoi handed to her, opting instead to remain in her controversial attire.

Akothee defended herself by claiming that she should not be blamed because her legs were longer than her skirt.

She also explained that she had gone to the national assembly to seek the legislators' support in her upcoming project.

“I have invited the Members of Parliament to come join me in the official launch of Akothee foundation on the 28th September. I can’t make a change in Turkana or the lives of people alone without them! I need everyone’s support.”

This is not the first time that an incident involving 'indecent' dressing has caused a stir in parliament.

In August 2018, the National Assembly Deputy Speaker, Moses Cheboi, made clear what constituted 'appropriate dressing' after Murang’ a Woman Rep Sabina Chege’s V-neck top caused a stir in the House.

"Is it in order for Sabina and Millie Odhiambo to come to the chambers in such a manner of dressing? Is that the dress code for Parliament? Is it parliamentary?" Dan Maanzo prompted in 2018.

 

The resultant debate forced the speaker to intervene and draw demarcations between what was considered to be appropriate and inappropriate wear.

“Members of the press and the National Assembly must be properly dressed; male MPs must wear collared long-sleeved shirts; a tie, a pair of socks and shoes," he ruled.

Akothee and Ole Sankok negotiating their entry into the parliament. They were later allowed in, but on condition that Akothee leaves behind her security detail and uses the backdoor.

Women, on the other hand, were told that they were supposed to wear clothes that are decent, formal, and business-wear nature.

Sabina Chege was found to have dressed appropriately in that incident.