President John Dramani Mahama has wished “our hardworking, loving fathers” a happy Fathers’ Day. Sunday, June 19 is being celebrated across the globe as Fathers’ Day.

In a tweet “on behalf of Ghanaians”, President Mahama sent his well-wishes to all Ghanaian fathers.

In an immediate tweet after that, the president, who lost his mother over the week – on Tuesday, June 14 to be precise – shared fond memories of his father, describing him as “my best friend, my advisor, my corner man”.

“The best father in the world,” he tweeted on Sunday, June 19.

My dad was my best friend, my advisor, my corner man. The best father in the world. HAPPY FATHERS DAY! ---JM

— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) June 19, 2016