Crowds gather in awe as President Mahama stops at a roadside to buy boiled corn

A video circulating on social media has shown President John Dramani Mahama briefly stepping out of his convoy to make a purchase from a roadside food vendor, drawing excitement from onlookers.

In the clip shared on X by EDHUB, the president is seen at the roadside buying boiled corn, a common local snack, in what many have described as a rare and relatable moment involving a sitting head of state.

Eyewitnesses in the video appeared visibly thrilled, with some cheering and gathering around as the president engaged casually with the vendor.

The scene quickly attracted attention, with passersby attempting to catch a glimpse of him and for those with phones, recording the moment with their cameras.

The post, captioned “Ghanaians show excitement as President John Mahama stops by the roadside to buy boiled corn like an ordinary Ghanaian,” has since gained traction online, sparking reactions from users who praised the gesture as a sign of humility and connection with ordinary citizens.

While details of the incident's exact location and timing remain unclear, the outfit the president was wearing showed that he was either returning from or heading towards the Nsawam Maximum Prison, where he had addressed inmates at the facility.

Watch the video here:

Ghanaians show excitement as President John Mahama stops by the roadside to buy boiled corn like an ordinary Ghanaian. pic.twitter.com/BFS2B8K4mO

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