'The child is already leading life 5-0' - Social media reacts as Mahama welcomes new grandchild

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the arrival of his newest grandchild, Thanina Gyamfua Mahama, on April 15, 2026.

In a post shared on social media, the President revealed that the child is the daughter of his son, Shafik Mahama and his wife, Asma Mahama.

“Welcoming my latest grandkid, Thanina Gyamfua Mahama. Congrats, Shafik and Asma,” his post read.

Following the announcement, many social media users expressed excitement and shared congratulatory messages.

“Where the child is sleeping, you can already see that the future is bright,” a user commented.

“This baby doesn’t even know the kind of family she has entered! Congratulations, Grandpa!” another wrote.

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“You can see the baby has already scored life 5-0, leading comfortably and sleeping comfortably. By the way, congratulations, baba,” another user said.

“Imagine your first day on earth and you are already successful because you entered the right family," a user added.

“She will grow up and say, ‘My grandfather was once a president—and a good one too, of course," another netizen added.

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