Reaction of Franklin Cudjoe to the widely shared image of Bawumia kneeling to Mahama

Franklin Cudjoe, the founding president of IMANI-Africa, has responded to the widely shared photo of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia kneeling to President John Dramani Mahama at his second-term inauguration.

With speeches, music, and cultural displays, the ceremony—which took place in Accra's Black Star Square—was a magnificent demonstration of Ghana's democratic power.

But one instance in particular—Dr. Bawumia's reverent bow to Mahama—attracted a lot of attention.

After being posted on Facebook, the picture swiftly went viral and caused a range of emotions in Ghanaians.

The former vice president was commended by several for exhibiting statesmanship, maturity, and humility.

They emphasized how his gesture fostered unity in a politically divided nation and demonstrated respect for political opponents.

The bow was thought to represent Ghana's political ideals, which place a strong emphasis on respect for one another and democracy.

But Franklin Cudjoe offered his thoughts on the situation in an interview on Adom FM's morning show.

He clarified that rather than being a skillfully staged performance for the cameras, the bow was a genuine representation of Dr. Bawumia's personality.

That's Bawumia for you; he's always respectful and doesn't act haughty. He merely made the gesture out of respect for Mahama. "It's not about acting or putting on a show," he stated.

"People shouldn't read too much into it," he added. He respects others while appreciating competition; this is just his character. In another show of grace, he even admitted defeat earlier.

"Bawumia has a bright future ahead of him, and I believe his actions reflect his genuine values," Mr. Cudjoe said in closing.

Mr. Cudjoe further advised Ghanaians to view the gesture as a genuine expression of Dr. Bawumia's humility and respect for the country's democratic values rather than overanalyzing it.