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Idiomatic expressions are used to spice up speeches and writings, but it appears politicians in Ghana do not have the luxury of using idioms according to former President Mahama.
Mr Mahama's latest tweet on President Akufo-Addo’s use of an idiom has generated a storm on social media.
Related: ‘Don’t use idioms in relation to yourself’; Mahama sends social media crazy
So how did this controversy start? Manasseh Azure Awuni takes us on the journey that has led us to this point.
Watch his report below:
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