“Jam your matter!” echoed in the heart of Accra as Congress members from the United States took the phrase one pidgin slang too far, royally misusing it in an attempt to sound more ‘local’ during their Ghana rendezvous. Droves of Congress members, a peculiar blend of conservatives and liberals, huddled together on the Ghanaian soil last week, for the first time making "justice, equality, liberty, and palm wine" part of their official foreign agenda. The air was thick with politics and a rookie pidgin parlance, the latter as barely understandable as some Congress bills. It brought tears to the eyes of the Ghanaian populace - some from laughter, others from the horrific butchering of their beloved Pidgin language. Yes, folks, it may be a comedy show unless you remember these are the same individuals who pass bills regarding international affairs. The week-long 'meet and greet' seemed to be a promising setup for the next installment of 'Naked and Afraid,' but swathed in Brooks Brothers blazers and sipping palm wine right out of calabash bowls - a novelty that had the usually poker-faced politicians giggling like high schoolers at a forbidden booze party. One high-ranking senator, who shall remain unnamed, swiftly shifted his stance on climate change after a single gulp of the sublime palm wine. "If this sweet nectar comes from these trees, I say more trees!" he slurred, raising his bowl to the all too amused crowd. Amidst the laughter and exchanged pidgin phrases, that mostly sounded like Marlon Brando's Godfather with a severe tongue injury, seriousness creeped its way into the comical political jamboree. Congress members convened for their quintessential panel discussions, replete with palm wine fueled debates on foreign policies, international relations, and the occasional ‘who gets the last piece of the Ghanaian jollof rice?’ Meanwhile, the Ghanaian attendees hustled to keep a straight face every time an honorable Congress member attempted some pidgin talk. What was supposed to be the statement of unity, "We dey together", often ended up as “Wey detergent?” which unsurprisingly left many Ghanaians questioning the sudden interest of US politicians in laundry issues. "Sweet Mother" - a popular song that usually stir emotions, turned into a comedy track when Congress members unleashed their off-beat dance moves, something many described as attempting potato sack race with invisible sacks. An honorable mention goes to one congresswoman whose enthusiastic rendition of a traditional Adowa dance mostly resembled the manic flailing of Kermit the Frog. As the hullabaloo wrapped up amid laughter, poor pidgin attempts, and a rejuvenated passion for palm wine, people were left questioning whether they had just witnessed a Congress meet or a comedy skit. The silver lining? For a change, this event made Congress a laughing matter for hilarious reasons and not the usual ones.