Wode Maya Shares Emotional Message After Major Gesture From President Mahama at Diaspora Meeting

Popular YouTuber Wode Maya has shared an emotional message after a major gesture from President John Dramani Mahama during a meeting with Ghanaians living abroadThe travel vlogger said he was introduced to the gathering with the words Wode Maya is here, after which the President stood up for himReflecting on his journey, Wode Maya thanked President Mahama for his consistent love and respect, while many fans also praised the Ghanaian leader’s humility onlinePAY ATTENTION: Mark YEN.com.gh as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!

Popular YouTuber Wode Maya has shared an emotional message after a major gesture from President John Dramani Mahama during a meeting with Ghanaians abroad.

Ghanaian YouTuber Wode Maya shares a warm moment with President John Dramani Mahama during a meeting with Ghanaians abroad. Photo source: Wodemaya/John Mahama. Source: FacebookMahama is in Moscow, Russia, for the third Russia-Africa Summit, hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Ghanaian leader arrived in Moscow on Monday, October 26, 2026. A day later, he received an honorary doctorate from the Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University).

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Wode Maya was also in Moscow for the summit. He shared details of his encounter with the President on Facebook.

According to Wode Maya, he learnt that Mahama was meeting members of the Ghanaian diaspora in Russia and decided to join them.

The moment he arrived, he was introduced with the words, “Wode Maya is here!” What happened next deeply touched the YouTuber.

A photo he shared captured the moment the two men embraced.

The Facebook post by Wode Maya, in which he shares his encounter with President Mahama, is below.

Reflecting on the moment, the YouTuber looked back on how far he had come.

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He also thanked Mahama for the respect he has shown him over the years.

Many social media users praised the President’s humility. YEN.com.gh compiled some of the comments below.

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In a previous report by YEN.com.gh, Wode Maya gave fans a tour of Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom’s luxurious resort in Liberia after a seven-day stay.

The YouTuber shared a selfie-style video of RLJ Kendeja Resort & Villas, a beachfront property in Monrovia, on Facebook in August 2026.

Palm-lined lawns, a decorated walkway and an infinity pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean featured in the clip.

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