Audio By Carbonatix
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday, January 6, took President-elect John Dramani Mahama on a tour of the Jubilee House as part of the transitional process before the official handing-over ceremony scheduled for today, Tuesday, January 7.
The tour symbolised Ghana’s commitment to peaceful transitions and offered the incoming President an opportunity to familiarise himself with his soon-to-be office.
Dr Edward Omane Boamah, the Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and a former Communications Minister during Mahama's first term, shared a memorable moment from the tour.
In a Facebook post, he recounted a brief but profound interaction with the outgoing President Akufo-Addo during the event.
“When we were departing, President Akufo-Addo exclaimed while shaking my hand, ‘Doc, Back Again!’” Dr Omane Boamah wrote. Reflecting on this statement, he described it as both profound and fulfilling, underscoring the cyclical nature of leadership and the opportunities it presents for continuity and progress.
The gesture highlights the significance of Ghana’s political culture, where despite partisan differences, leaders can engage in mutual respect during critical moments of transition.
Dr Omane Boamah’s reflections further emphasise the shared responsibility of building the nation, regardless of political affiliations.
Latest Stories
-
I’ve never met Julius Debrah – Salma Mumin debunks Afia Schwarzenegger’s claims
18 minutes -
SusuPaa wins double at Moolre Startup Cup
22 minutes -
Ghana must turn kente’s global moment into proper investment – Amma Prempeh
36 minutes -
Salma Mumin reveals how body enhancement backlash cost her endorsement deals
1 hour -
Apologize to Sarkodie – Shatta Wale to Stonebwoy
1 hour -
Ntim Fordjour calls for probe into alleged $1bn narcotics seizures linked to Ghana
2 hours -
Ntim Fordjour warns Ghana risks becoming ‘cocaine coast’ over narcotics trafficking concerns
2 hours -
Huge security operation under way for Trump’s visit to Ireland
2 hours -
Hong Kong’s Tiananmen activists sentenced to up to seven years in prison
2 hours -
Lollipops containing €500k of cocaine seized at airport
2 hours -
Buddhist monk arrested in suspected $3m embezzlement scandal
2 hours -
Gen Zs recall first learning of ‘deeply harrowing, terrifying’ 9/11
2 hours -
Surrogate who refused abortion over heart defect takes custody battle to US Supreme Court
2 hours -
Man jailed after threatening to behead son’s teacher in French village
2 hours -
Data quality, interoperability, and the future of healthcare AI
2 hours