Drama as Mahama Calls Tinubu Ghana’s President During Inaugural Speech

In a surprising twist, Ghana’s newly sworn-in President, John Mahama, mistakenly referred to Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu as Ghana’s president during his inaugural speech, sparking reactions.

John Mahama was formally inaugurated as Ghana’s new President on Tuesday at a splendid ceremony held at Independence Square in Accra.

The event saw the attendance of dignitaries, foreign representatives, and thousands of Ghanaians.

The ceremony took an unexpected twist when Mahama, during his inaugural address, inadvertently referred to Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu as “the President of Ghana.” This slip-up elicited murmurs from the audience and prompted reactions on social media, with many attributing it to the excitement and pressures of the occasion.

Despite the mishap, Mahama’s speech centered on unity, economic development, and strengthening relationships with neighboring nations such as Nigeria. He promised to prioritize policies intended to boost Ghana’s economy and tackle pressing national concerns.

Mahama succeeds Nana Akufo-Addo, who had replaced him in 2017. This signifies Mahama’s return to the presidency after a seven-year hiatus, following his triumph in Ghana’s December elections.