What Mahama told Burkinabe military leader Ibrahim Traoré after his inauguration

One of the biggest talking points from the swearing-in of President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang was the cheers that greeted Burkina Faso's military, President Ibrahim Traoré.

Several notable figures attended the swearing-in ceremony including about 21 African Heads of State, such as Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré, as well as 24 envoys and a distinguished group of dignitaries.

The ceremony saw a mixture of cheers and applause as Speaker Alban Bagbin called upon various dignitaries to extend their congratulations to the newly inaugurated President.

However, it was the moment when Burkina's military leader Ibrahim Traoré was called that electrified the crowd at the Black Star Square, with an eruption of joy and cheer sweeping through the audience.

President John Dramani Mahama during an engagement with President Traoré acknowledged the rousing reception the Burkinabe leader got at the Black Star Square.

Mahama, while showing his appreciation of the presence of President Traoré, indicated that even the people of Ghana are also fond of the military leader.

“You can also see how popular Mr. President [Ibrahim Traoré] is in Ghana when he was introduced at the Black Star Square. He got the biggest applause,” President Mahama remarked as the two men laughed.

Watch a video of the encounter below:

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"I can also see how popular Mr President is in Ghana ... when he was introduced at the Black Star Square ... He got the biggest Applause" Cheers 🍻 👏 🇬🇭🇧🇫@CapitaineIb226 x @JDMahama pic.twitter.com/RiWuDXdXjr

— Tatami (@PondiThing) January 8, 2025

Watch videos from Mahama's swearing-in below: