Ghana At 68: Appiah Stadium Attends Parade At Jubilee House, Bodyguard Begs Him To Sit Down, Video
- Appiah Stadium was among the top dignitaries who showed up at the Jubilee House for Ghana's 68th Independence Anniversary Commemoration parade
- A video of a bodyguard appealing to the outspoken social commentator to take a seat has gone viral
- Ghanaians who reacted to the video have also shared their views on Appiah Stadium's actions and the bodyguard's response
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Ghanaian political commentator and online sensation Appiah Stadium was among several high-profile dignitaries who attended Ghana's 68th Independence Day celebration event at the Jubilee House.
A video which has since gone viral and sighted by YEN.com.gh on the TikTok page of @the1957news showed the moment the outspoken John Mahama fanatic arrived at the seat of the Presidency for the independence anniversary celebration.
Source: TikTok
He was spotted having a chit-chat with one of the attendees when he was immediately approached by a member of the security detail at the Jubilee House.
Appiah Stadium, with zeal, also approached the man and even extended his hand, ready for a handshake, but the bodyguard initially turned him down and appealed to him to take a seat.
After a brief interaction with the bodyguard, he made his way to the back.
Appiah Stadium's appearance at the Jubilee House caught the attention of many, particularly a fire service personnel who could not take his eyes off him.
Source: Instagram
Akufo-Addo attends Independence Anniversary
Former president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was among the dignitaries who attended the event.
A video on Instagram showed Akufo-Addo in a hearty exchange of pleasantries with other dignitaries such as Chairman of the Council of State, Hon. Doe Adjaho, Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu and former President John Kofi Agyekum Kufuor.
He then sat next to John Agyekum Kufuor, where the two former presidents were spotted engaging in a conversation as they waited for the commencement of the event.
President Mahama, while delivering his speech, explained that the decision to scale down the independence anniversary celebration was aimed at cutting down on costs.
Appiah Stadium begs for appointment
Appiah Stadium has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to give him an appointment in his government.
The renowned NDC fanatic made the appeal after attending an event in Parliament.
Appiah Stadium said he deserves to be rewarded for his support and efforts in ensuring that the NDC won the election.
He claimed President John Mahama had appointed a member of his family to a Ministerial position and asked the President to give him a role in his government.
Appiah Stadium apologises to Mahama
Appiah Stadium has offered an apology following his recent clash with some military personnel.
The outspoken political commentator, while he appeared on RTV, knelt and apologised to the military personnel and the Director of Security Operations at the presidency, Nathan Kofi Boakye, for defying their security protocols in public.
Appiah Stadium questioned why critics would presume that he had ill intentions towards President John Mahama, especially after he once booked a flight from Accra to Kumasi just to attend his late mother's funeral service.
At the time of writing this report, the video had raked in over 100 likes and five comments.
Watch the video below:
Reactions to Appiah Stadium's presence at Jubilee House
Social media users who took to the comment section of the video shared their opinions on Appiah Stadium's actions at the event.
Kenya stated:
"It is high time the security of the presidency took serious action against this guy. Is he and his family the only ones who voted for the president?"
Yaw Dwarkwaa stated:
"Efie ne fie. I admire the way he openly shows his support for John Mahama and everything NDC. God bless our homeland Ghana."
ARMANIwan1 stated:
"This guy is a villager, he wants attention anywhere he goes."
Kenya added:
"Even Ibrahim Mahama, his brother, doesn't behave this way."
whothecupfit added:
"The security is begging him not to come close to the President."
John Mahama celebrates Lordina Mahama
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that John Mahama celebrated his wife, Lordina Mahama, on her 62nd birthday.
Mahama took to his socials to pen a touching message to the First Lady.
Other Ghanaians, such as actress Beverly Afaglo, also wished Lordina Mahama more blessings on her 62nd birthday.
Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh
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