President Mahama Teases Kwame Ahenfie As He and Appiah Stadium Meet Him at the Airport During Tour
- President John Dramani Mahama toured the Western North region with other NDC officials on Tuesday, July 15, 2025
- The president took a detour to Kumasi, where he encountered Appiah Stadium and Kwame Ahenfie at the airport
- President John Dramani Mahama sparked laughter at the airport with his comment about Kwame Ahenfie
President John Dramani Mahama has courted attention after a video of his recent encounter with political commentator Appiah Stadium and his protégé, Kwame Ahenfie, surfaced on social media.
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On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the president embarked on his ongoing Thank You tour in the Western North region as he travelled to Sefwi Juaboso to address traditional leaders and others at the Juaboso School park.
He was accompanied by prominent members of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), including the party's Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, and the Minister of Interior and Asawase MP, Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka.
Mahama encounters Kwame Ahenfie and Appiah Stadium
As part of President John Dramani Mahama's trip to the Western North region, he and his entourage landed at the Nana Agyeman Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
In a TikTok video seen by YEN.com.gh, Appiah Stadium and his protégé Kwame Ahenfie joined the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, to welcome the president at the airport.
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During the encounter, the staunch NDC supporter exchanged pleasantries with Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka and Johnson Asiedu Nketia.
Appiah Stadium resorted to his usual antics as he conversed with President John Dramani Mahama, who was being escorted by the Ashanti Regional Minister.
Appiah's protégé, Kwame Ahenfie, followed him and captured his interactions about an upcoming funeral with the president on his smartphone.
The young man greeted President John Dramani Mahama, who teased him by acknowledging him as Appiah Stadium's "National Security Coordinator" before boarding a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter with his entourage for the Thank You tour event at Sefwi Juaboso in the Western North Region.
The president's remarks garnered laughter from his entourage and others present at the Nana Agyeman Prempeh I International Airport.
As President Mahama boarded the helicopter, Appiah Stadium prayed for his well-being, calling on the Air Force pilot to transport him safely to his destination.
The video of President Mahama teasing Kwame Ahenfie during an encounter with Appiah Stadium at the airport is below:
Reactions to Mahama teasing Kwame Ahenfie
The encounter between Mahama and Kwame Ahenfie triggered laughter among Ghanaians online. While many were impressed by the friendliness and easy-going attitude of the president, others wondered about the position given to Ahenfie. YEN.com.gh gathered some comments from social media users below:
FIREMAN said:
"l watched this video over and over again 😥😥😥❤️l mean how can you hate JM... Where he said ee!! National Security Coordinator got me laughing 😂😂😂."
Jak James said:
"Aww, Kwame Ahenfie will be happy for the compliment from JDM to him. 😃😃👌👌👌✌️✌️ Mahama calling him National Security Coordinator."
MR said:
"But truth be told, no matter how u hate JM, his sense of humour is not questionable. He recognises everybody no matter ur status in society. He's a top-notch politician. His human relations is very good."
Yaanom asked:
"Eeeeeeeiiiiiiii, when did Kwame Ahenfie become National Security Coordinator? President Mahama paaaa 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣"
It is still possible said:
"In fact, Mahama paa oy3 huro oo, national security coordinator 😃😃..I like Mahama Paa, always makes his members laugh, unlike NPP leaders...hmm."
IamMrOsman commented:
"Out of his business schedules, he still had time to have a chit-chat with Appiah Stadium and even gave a shoutout to Ahenfie. Ah Mahama, Nyame Nhira wo pii ❤️."
KojoSax said:
"The moment that touched my heart was when Appiah Stadium wished his father well before entering the helicopter, Presidoo’s response is golden🥺🥺🥺."
Appiah Stadium meets Shatta Wale in public
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Appiah Stadium met Shatta Wale in public at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The political commentator kissed the dancehall musician and prayed for him before the 2025 edition of the President's Cup game between Kotoko and Hearts of Oak.
Appiah Stadium's interaction with Shatta Wale at the stadium triggered mixed reactions from Ghanaians on social media.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
