President Mahama (in white shirt) exchanging pleasantries with chiefs
President John Dramani Mahama respectfully signaled chiefs in Dodowa to remain seated before exchanging pleasantries with them during a ‘Thank You Tour’ by the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
At the event held in Dodowa, Accra, the chiefs initially stood up as the former president approached; however, he quickly gestured for them to remain seated.
In a viral video circulating on X, President Mahama, dressed in a white shirt and black trousers, is seen going around to shake hands with all the chiefs. At one point, a queen mother warmly hugged him.
He was accompanied by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewa Akweley Ocloo; NDC General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey; and other key figures of the party.
The gesture has been widely applauded on social media, with many Ghanaians praising President Mahama for his humility and respect for traditional leaders.
Some users contrasted the moment with an incident involving former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who previously came under criticism for allegedly ordering chiefs to stand before greeting him.
The ‘Thank You Tour’ is part of President Mahama’s initiative to express his gratitude to the public for their support and for electing him to serve the nation.
Watch the video below
Watch video of President Mahama greeting chiefs below:
In a heartwarming exchange with chiefs during the ‘Thank You’ tour at Dodowa, President John Dramani Mahama was spotted signaling Chiefs to remain seated before greeting them. pic.twitter.com/bjsJlOYX4e
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