The Viral Moment: John Mahama’s Blunder in Addressing President Tinubu as Ghana’s Leader
During his inauguration on January 7, 2025, Ghana’s newly sworn-in President, John Mahama, mistakenly referred to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu as the “President of Ghana.”
This slip occurred during Mahama’s inaugural address at Independence Square in Accra, where he acknowledged dignitaries, including President Tinubu, but erroneously called him the “honourable president of the Federal Republic of Ghana.”
The incident has garnered attention on social media, with users sharing the video and commenting on the mix-up. Despite the error, the event proceeded smoothly, and both leaders engaged in cordial interactions during the ceremony.