- Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang was also sworn in as Ghana’s first woman vice president
Newly sworn-in Ghanaian President John Mahama made a hilarious gaffe in his inauguration speech when he referred to Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the “President of Ghana.”
In his address to dignitaries, Mahama said, “Your Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Ghana.”
John Mahama was sworn in as President of Ghana, with world leaders present, including President Tinubu, to grace the occasion. The swearing-in, which took place at Independence Square, Accra on Tuesday, sealed his return as President of the West African nation for the second time, having first led Ghana from 2012 to 2017.
During the event, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang was also sworn in as Ghana’s first woman vice president. She took the oath of office administered by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo of Ghana.
In winning the election in December, Mahama had polled 6.3 million votes, 50% of the total, beating his nearest challenger, Mahamudu Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party, by 1.7 million votes. “The people of Ghana have spoken. The people have voted for change at this time, and we respect it with all humility,” Bawumia said while conceding defeat.
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