President John Dramani Mahama looked splendid in his outfit, which communicated a powerful message of his leadership values for the next four years during his inauguration on January 7, 2025, marking his historic return to office.
The customized white Agbada, beautifully adorned with intricate kente designs, had many Ghanaians talking about how smart and elegant the President appeared on his special and important day.
What many Ghanaians do not know, however, is that he did not leave the design of the attire entirely to his fashion designer.
In a video shared on social media, the President is seen explaining to his tailor how he wanted the dress to look, specifying what should be placed where and how it should be done.
More about the President's attire
His kente's Adinkra symbols reveal a great deal about the values he upholds.
The Nyame Dua, symbolizing the Tree of Life, represents purification and blessings.
The Sankofa symbol, meaning “return and fetch it,” signifies the notion of improving the future by learning from the past. Mahama's dedication to development and advancement is demonstrated by this.
Gye Nyame, the symbol that signifies the supremacy of God, reflects his acknowledgment of divine authority, which guides his leadership choices.
The Dwennimmen symbol - the horns of rams represents strength and humility. It depicts two rams butting heads from above.
Additionally, these symbols stand for the fundamental principles of honesty, humility, dependability, and trustworthiness that Mahama seeks to promote during his presidency.
The genesis of President Mahama's inauguration outfit#GraphicOnline pic.twitter.com/DsbJAfe3tY
— DailyGraphic GraphicOnline (@Graphicgh) January 7, 2025
When President Mahama met the designer Bondaana of his fabric at his shop for the first time.
Why will you hate this man, just look at his vibe. 😁 pic.twitter.com/IXLrdQi23k
— EL-DAD (@ChristDeKing) January 8, 2025
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