VIDEO: Newly sworn in Ghanian President, John Mahama calls Tinubu ‘President of the Federal Republic of Ghana’
The president of Ghana, John Mahama, appeared to trade places with President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria in a gaffe on Tuesday.
During his inauguration speech, Mahama referred to Tinubu as Ghana’s president.
“Your excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, president of the Federal Republic of Ghana,” Mahama said while acknowledging dignitaries at the event.
Mahama’s error stirred acerbic and sarcastic reactions on social media.
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President Tinubu departed Abuja on Monday for Accra, the capital of Ghana, to attend the inauguration of President-elect John Mahama.
According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser on information and strategy, the visit was made at Mahama’s invitation.
Following his re-election in December, Mahama paid a visit to Tinubu at the State House in Abuja.
Prior to this, Tinubu had joined other world leaders in congratulating Ghana’s new president on his electoral victory.