CJ Snubs Afenyo-Markin, But Humble Mahama Hugs Him — Then He Attacks Him Minutes Later

According to a report posted by on Monday, 9th November ptem 2026, drama happened at the 30th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards in Accra.

The event took place on Saturday, 7th November 2026, at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. President John Dramani Mahama was there as keynote speaker. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin was also there. 

The report says the Chief Justice ignored Afenyo-Markin at the event. He did not get the warm welcome he expected. But President Mahama was different. Mahama was humble. He showed him love. He hugged him. He smiled at him. He spoke with him like a brother. Videos from the night show Afenyo-Markin walking through the hall, shaking hands, and sharing a warm hug with Mahama. 

Then, a few minutes later, Afenyo-Markin went to the podium to speak. He changed his tone. He sent a strong message to Mahama through his speech. He spoke directly to the President in front of journalists and guests.

He asked Mahama to free Camila Alhassan. She is a TikToker serving one year in prison for publication of false news. He also warned Mahama not to bring back criminal libel. 

His main warning was clear. Do not use the law to scare journalists and citizens. Do not jail people for what they say. Do not bring back criminal libel through the back door.

He repeated the same warning again. Ghana must not return to fear. Ghana must protect free speech. He said Section 208 of Act 29 and Section 76 of the Electronic Communications Act must go. 

He warned for the third time. If we jail people for speech, democracy will suffer. Journalists must be free to work. Citizens must be free to talk.

After the post went viral, Ghanaians reacted on social media. Some Ghanaians said it was the beauty of democracy. They said politicians should not be enemies. Others said, “NPP and NDC are just fooling Ghanaians. They even dine together.” 

NPP supporters praised Afenyo-Markin. They said he was bold. They said he spoke truth to power. They said Mahama must listen and free Camila.

NDC supporters attacked Afenyo-Markin. They said he was ungrateful. They said Mahama showed him love, but he paid him back with attacks. They said he was playing politics on a night meant for journalists.

The night ended with one big question. Can leaders hug in public and still fight for what they believe?

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