Video of John Mahama in Naval Uniform Fascinates Social Media Users: “He Looks Stunning”

Video of John Mahama in Naval Uniform Fascinates Social Media Users: “He Looks Stunning”

  • President John Mahama dressed in a naval uniform for the graduation ceremony of the Regular Career Course 63 officers
  • The Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces looked impressive in the uniform when he stepped out of his car
  • His outfit for the day has got people talking on social media, with some praising his uniform and others criticising him

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President John Dramani Mahama wore a naval ceremonial uniform and has got several social media users amazed.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces wore the uniform to the graduation ceremony of the Regular Career Course 63 officers held at the Ghana Military Academy, Teshie.

John Mahama, JDM the president, John Dramani Mahama, Commander-in-chief, Ghana Army, Army uniform, Navy uniform, Mahama in army uniform, Mahama in navy uniform.
President John Dramani Mahama wears a navy ceremonial uniform to attend a military graduation event. Photo credit: @sikaofficial1 & @JDMahama
Source: Twitter

A video on X showed the President arriving at the Ghana Military Academy, Teshie and alighting from his car.

As he arrived, the crowd of people gathered there cheered for him - either to celebrate him or to show their admiration for his good looks in the uniform.

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President Mahama then walked smartly to the podium where his seat was reserved. After reaching the area, he exchanged pleasantries with other dignitaries seated there.

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President John Dramani Mahama in a military uniform. Photo credit: @JDMahama
Source: Facebook

Afterwards, the band played the national anthem and just like other uniformed officers present, President Mahama saluted until they had finished playing.

This is not the first time the statesman has dressed in an army uniform. In 2016, during his first tenure as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, he wore military dress to commission the naval headquarters complex at Burma Camp.

Watch the video below:

Ghanaian comment on John Mahama’s naval uniform

Ghanaians on social media who saw the video shared their thoughts on the President’s attire. While some showered praises on him, others were not charitable with their words.

YEN.com.gh has collated some reactions to the video shared by @sikaofficial1 on X below:

@al_varo777 said:

“Mahama dier he guy o.”

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@t1tann1 wrote:

“He never served, command in chief or not, he doesn’t deserve those uniforms.”

@_nursingguy said:

“There’s one thing that you can’t take away from @JDMahama — he looks stunning in military uniforms. And perhaps he’s the most military-looking president in Ghana’s history. Of course after Papa J!”

@kojocona wrote:

“It’s about showing up in style, with meaning, and with honour and JM is that kind of president!”

@mento_s3be said:

“Nana Addo ever dress for Military uniform??”

@K_Boomski wrote:

“If Nana Addo ever tried this like [expletive] go talk say he be dictator.”

@RashBala2 said:

“So they wanted the president to not use this car but to use the one they feel he should use? Thank God he uses this car.”

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The statesman's attire for the occasion met the expectations of many Ghanaians and social media comments were mostly upbeat.

Many netizens remarked on President Mahama's photos that were trending on social media and praised the leader's good fashion.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Magdalene Larnyoh (Human-Interest editor) Magdalene Larnyoh writes for the Human Interest Desk at YEN.com.gh. She has over ten years of experience in media and communications. She previously worked for Citi FM, Pulse Ghana, and Business Insider Africa. She obtained a BA in Social Sciences from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in 2012. Reach out to her on magdalene.larnyoh@yen.com.gh

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Bruce Douglas (Senior Copyeditor) Bruce Douglas has 13 years of experience in community media, including coverage of sports, human interest, crime and politics.

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