No Presidential Pride – Mahama Goes Down On His Knees To Greet Yagbonwura At Hogbetsotso Durbar

According to a report by Ghanaian citizen TV on Saturday November 7, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama has attracted attention at the 2026 Hogbetsotso Festival after a moment of traditional courtesy involving the Yagbonwura, the Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom.

The President was seen kneeling to greet the traditional ruler during the colourful durbar, a gesture that has drawn attention to the relationship between Ghana’s political leadership and traditional authorities.

The moment reportedly took place in the presence of traditional rulers, dignitaries and other guests who had gathered for the celebration of Anlo’s rich cultural heritage.

Mahama’s decision to lower himself before the traditional ruler has been interpreted by admirers as a demonstration of humility and respect for Ghana’s traditional institutions.

The gesture has also generated positive reactions among social media users, with some praising the President for showing respect without allowing his political position to overshadow traditional customs.

The Yagbonwura, Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, was invited as the Special Guest of Honour for this year’s Hogbetsotso celebration.

His participation was expected to strengthen the longstanding cultural relationship between the Gonja and Anlo traditional areas.

The 64th edition of the Hogbetsotso Festival was held under the theme, “Anlo, Our Heritage and Our Values: Striving to Build One Ghana for a Better Tomorrow.”

The annual celebration commemorates the historic migration of the Anlo people from Notsie in present-day Togo to their current homeland.

Mahama’s interaction with the Yagbonwura has added another memorable moment to this year’s celebration, particularly among those who believe that respect for traditional authorities should remain an important part of Ghanaian leadership.

The incident has also reignited conversations about humility, cultural values and the importance of maintaining cordial relationships between political leaders and traditional rulers.

For many people who have reacted to the moment, the President’s gesture sends a message that occupying the highest political office in the country should not prevent anyone from showing respect to traditional authorities.

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