Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, has opened up on why he no longer wears his famous khaki outfits to the National Assembly.
Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Friday, the former president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) clarified that his wardrobe change had nothing to do with power or politics, but rather with the Senate’s strict dress code.
Oshiomhole explained that, during plenary sessions, he was repeatedly cautioned against wearing khaki — a look that had become his trademark during his labour union days and later as governor of Edo State.
“People say, ‘Oh, power changes people, even Oshiomhole no longer wears khaki.’ But the truth is that I don’t have the right to wear them in the Senate,” he said.
“They warned me several times, saying, ‘This is not a labour office.’ The Senate has its own dress code, and I simply had to comply.”
The senator stressed that while some critics assumed his switch to formal attire was influenced by politics, the reality is simply a matter of adhering to the rules of the legislative chamber.
Oshiomhole, well-known for his khaki ensembles symbolizing his activism and grassroots style, now conforms to the Senate’s official dress requirements — a transition that reflects respect for institutional standards rather than personal transformation.
