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Akufo-Addo blasted following footage of Mahama asking chiefs to sit while welcoming him.

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 Source: Okine Isaac

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was criticized for asking chiefs to rise to greet him.

Some social media users have condemned former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in response to the viral video of President John Dramani Mahama.

During a Thank-You trip in the Volta Region, Mahama is seen requesting chiefs who stood to meet him to remain seated while exchanging pleasantries.

The film, which has generated internet debate, draws parallels between Mahama and Akufo-Addo's encounters with traditional chiefs.

Some commenters specifically mentioned a past incident with Akufo-Addo, in which he instructed chiefs to stand before welcoming them.

One social media user wrote, "Akufo would undoubtedly ask the chiefs to stand up and greet him. "This short man really chopped power."

Someone else wrote: "The difference between President John Mahama and Akufo-Addo is that John Mahama wants to serve, while the other wants to be served."

"Unlike Akufo-Addo, President Mahama never invited Volta Region chiefs to stand and greet him. JDM really directed the chiefs to remain seated. "No more arrogance of power!!!"

The contrast in leadership styles has sparked debate, with some users claiming that the chiefs appreciated Mahama's gesture and may have been insulted by Akufo-Addo's previous acts.

"Mahama wants chiefs to sit and greet, while Akufo-Addo urges them to stand and greet. Apparently, this disparity in treatment irritated the chiefs, prompting them to back John Mahama against Dr. Bawumia. I would want to witness Dr. @MBawumia's street smarts in action!"

Another remarked, "Finally, Ghana has a president who will not force Volta Region chiefs to stand up before he greets them. God bless our homeland Ghana, and make it large and strong."

“My believe that John will do better stems from this very gesture. The blueprint of how not to govern a nation has been laid out by Nana Addo, and I’m sure Mahama won’t repeat those mistakes. Long may this continue.”

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Source: Okine Isaac