President Mahama Earns Praise for Standing Up to Greet Nacee at a Public Event, Video Warms Hearts
- A video of President John Dramani Mahama interacting with Ghanaian musician Nacee has surfaced online, warming hearts
- In the video, President John Dramani Mahama was captured standing up on his feet to greet Nacee
- Netizens have hailed the President for the move, describing him as a humble man, among other names
- Speaking in an exclusive interview with a Ghanaian pastor, he gave insights into the president's gesture
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President John Dramani Mahama has received praise from many Ghanaians after he displayed humility at a public event.
In a video, the President was captured interacting with renowned gospel artist, Nacee, at the launch of the Black Star Experience.
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Before the engagement, the President was seated when Nacee approached to exchange pleasantries with him.
The President, acknowledging the good relationship that exists between them, stood on his feet to receive Nacee, a gesture which has been highly commended.
He beamed with excitement as he engaged in a conversation with the musician, obviously delighted to meet him again. At the end of the video, the President exchanged contact with Nacee.
President Mahama and Nacee share a strong bond. Nacee, in several interviews, has opened up about his good relationship with the President and how he lost deals because he was affiliated to Mr Mahama.
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He didn't let the negative side of being associated with the President get to him, persevered through and played a critical role in his campaign.
Nacee composed many hit songs for the President's 2020 and 2024 campaigns, including the famous Kwenkwen song.
They were both excited to meet again at the launch of the Black Star Experience.
Watch the video below:
This is humility, counsellor says
In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, a Ghanaian pastor and counsellor, Eric Okai shared his views on the president's matter.
"This is pure humility on the part of the President. Nacee was very instrumental in his campaign and the President is acknowledging that. It is always good to show appreciation to people who have supported you and I believe the President's display of gratitude should be emulated," he said.
Netizens react to Nacee and Pres Mahama's video
The video of Nacee and the President's interaction has warmed many hearts. While some have praised the President as being humble, others thought the gesture was too informal and should not be repeated.
@YUNG DRILL wrote:
"I want to vote against Bawumia face to face."
@Nation prophet wrote:
"For a president to stand for you, means a lot. May the same favor locate us all."
@Bene08731 wrote:
"How can Mahama discriminate against naceee. He can never do that but be humble to him paaaaa."
@Wilsonwork wrote:
"Nacee and president so humble but Pope Francis wode me gya hwani."
@Your News Update wrote:
"So all these while NACEE didn't have JDM contact."
@Kwabena Donkor wrote:
"I think this is just for clout. A president cannot stand up and greet his citizen."
@Obaapa_Konadu wrote:
"Mahama ankasa am sure he related to Angel Gabriel cos eii...Aura ."
@FETTY WHAP wrote:
"Sending greetings from national cathedral."
Man living abroad dances as Mahama wins elections
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian man living abroad could not contain his joy following John Dramani Mahama's victory in the just-ended elections.
In a video, he danced excitedly, stressing that John Mahama's victory is a good thing for Ghanaians.
Netizens who saw the video were amused and expressed varied opinions in the comments section of the viral post.
Source: YEN.com.gh
