The swearing-in of President John Dramani Mahama was a historic and highly anticipated event, drawing attention from both local and international observers.
Notable figures in attendance included African Heads of State, such as Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré, as well as 24 envoys and a distinguished group of dignitaries.
The ceremony saw a mixture of cheers and applause as Speaker Alban Bagbin called upon various dignitaries to extend their congratulations to the newly inaugurated President.
However, it was the moment when Burkina's military leader Ibrahim Traoré was called that electrified the crowd at the Black Star Square, with an eruption of joy and cheer sweeping through the audience.
Ibrahim Traoré a Burkinabé military officer has been the leader of Burkina Faso since the September 20, 2022 coup d’état which ousted interim president Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba.
At age 34, Traoré is Africa’s youngest leader.
Read his post below:
Visiting Heads of States congratulates the New President of Ghana 🇬🇭 John Mahama. Many have been called but the crowd erupts and cheers when the President of Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 Ibrahim Traoré has been called. 👀 pic.twitter.com/r1vGhcjwue
— Interesting Facts (@Interesting228) January 7, 2025
JKB/EK
Watch the moment John Mahama arrived for his investiture as President of Ghana
