A viral video of former President Nana Akufo-Addo standing up to greet President John Dramani Mahama has sparked discussions on social media.
Former President Akufo-Addo stands to greet President Mahama during the Asantehemaa’s final funeral rights. Source: TikTok
Numerous prominent Ghanaians, including powerful political leaders, descended on the Ashanti Regional capital of Kumasi to attend the final funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
The elder sister of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, died on August 7, 2025, and was buried in a week-long affair from September 14-18, 2025.
President John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and John Agyekum Kufuor, former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and many others, attended the funeral to commiserate with the Asantehene.
Akufo-Addo stands to greet President Mahama
An iconic moment occurred during the Asantehemaa’s funeral as former President Nana Akufo-Addo stood up to greet the current President, John Dramani Mahama.
As per protocol, Akufo-Addo and everyone else had to stand when the President arrived, and he shook hands with some prominent people
In the video, the two political rivals were seen exchanging pleasantries.
During his time in office, the former President was insistent on many occasions for chiefs, who are customarily exempt from the rule, to still stand up to acknowledge his presence.
Social media users expressed amazement that he was now also being forced to stand up to greet his predecessor.
The TikTok video of the moment Akufo-Addo stood to greet Mahama is below.
Reactions to Akufo-Addo greeting Mahama at Manhyia
YEN.com.gh compiled some reactions to the video of Akufo-Addo greeting President Mahama on his feet.
Ibrahim Krampah Isahak said:
“Today, Nana too had to stand up for someone.”
Kwesi Ali wrote:
“But JM be human being ooooo.”
KING STOPPA commented:
“The beauty of politics…. I love my country ❤️❤️❤.”
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