John Mahama Travels Without Presidential Convoy, Cruises in Regular VW in Viral Video

• John Mahama, in a video, arrived at a party in the front seat of a VW ID Buzz instead of the presidential convoy, travelling like a regular person
• The President, who was dressed in a white long-sleeve shirt and trousers, was in the company of a few associates who were also dressed in white
• Many people who saw the video were surprised to see the Ghanaian President without heavy security or his convoy, and admired his modesty

A video of President John Dramani Mahama arriving at an event in a Volkswagen ID Buzz instead of his official convoy has gained attention online.

In the video, President Mahama wore a long white shirt and trousers and stepped out of the van with a few associates, all dressed in white.

It is not known when and for what occasion or reason why President Mahama ditched his official vehicle to ride in the simple car, but from the atmosphere, he must have been attending a private event with those in his close circles. Judging from his casual dressing, a white shirt over a pair of blue jeans, it could not have been an official state function.

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Many were surprised to see the president travelling without heavy security or his usual convoy. Some praised his modesty, while others criticised what they saw as a lack of security awareness. Critics argued that a sitting president should not move without proper protection.

Mahama's high-end official vehicle

The debate about his transportation choices first arose when a high-end Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 Edition, worth over GHC8 million, was seen at an event at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).

The NDC’s Deputy Communications Officer, Eric Adjei, denied claims that the vehicle belonged to the president, stating that it was also Ibrahim Mahama’s personal car.

Another video of his younger brother, the business mogul, personally driving him during a visit to the Ketu South District in the same LC300 Edition later surfaced, and it sparked even more drama.

Although the vehicle was not the official state vehicle, it had the presidential coat of arms embossed on it, making it the de facto presidential vehicle.

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The LC300 has impressive security features. Apart from Mahama, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II also owns one of the vehicles. Otumfuo was recently spotted in a video riding in the expensive Land Cruiser LC300 while visiting Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.

John Mahama's mode of transportation causes stir

The video of John Mahama riding in a simple VW got many Ghanaians reacting. While some praised the president for showing humility, others raised concerns about his security. YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions from social media users.

Skerry Bills was impressed by Mahama's simplicity:

"Like seriously Mahama just dae live simple kuraaaa err ever are the security the car sef nor be president car hey."

Asafoatse Kwame bekoe could not fathom how the president moved without a bodyguard:

"Wow, ❤ No security, no bodyguards."

Elena Afi jokingly asked Mahama to ditch the simple life and spend Ghana's money:

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"Mahama, what kind of simple life is that? Please spend our money waai na you are not the first to spend it ahaba."

Nana Borehole Drilling service raised concerns about the president's security:

"Mahama should stop that ooo. Does he know he is the president of Ghana? and He needs to take security seriously. What's the meaning of this."

George Lima observed that the president sat in the front:

"Have you noticed that he was in the front seat? Or am I not seeing well?"

WISE UP allayed the fears of those raising security concerns :

"If I tell you the number of security officers and security measures put in place before you set foot there, you will be surprised. Anytime you see him like this, you know you there not to misbehave around."

Ibrahim Mahama cruises in luxury boat

In another recent video, the President's brother Ibrahim Mahama was spotted cruising in a luxurious boat.

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YEN.com.gh previously reported that the businessman was in a jolly mood as he had fun on the water.

Many Ghanaians were happy to see Ibrahim Mahama having a good time and admired his style.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh