Anthony Joshua and President Mahama Share Gift Boxes in Church To Celebrate Father’s Day

• President John Dramani Mahama, his children and Anthony Joshua attended church to celebrate Father's Day
• The President and Anthony Joshua handed gift boxes to the congregants who were present in the church
• Social media users who saw the video thronged the comment section to praise the President and the boxer

The two-time heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua and President John Dramani Mahama celebrated men in the Ringway Gospel Centre- Assemblies of God Church on Father’s Day.

The celebrated boxer arrived in Ghana on Friday, June 13, 2025. He came to join the President's son, Sharaf Mahama’s Battle of the Beasts boxing event — a collaboration between Legacy Rise Sports and Amir Khan Promotions.

On Sunday, June 15, 2025, Anthony Joshua attended church with President Mahama and his children. The First Lady, Lordina Mahama, was not present. The day was also commemorated as Father's Day around the world.

After the service, President Mahama and his family arranged gift boxes for the men in the church. That was their way of making the men feel special on such a day.

In an Instagram video, President Mahama, accompanied by Anthony Joshua, handed the gift boxes to the congregants of the church.

Farida, Sharaf and Shahid were also present to help share the gift boxes. At one point, Sharaf signalled to Anthony Joshua who to give the boxes to.

The Deputy Manager of the Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL), Obuobia Darko-Opoku, was present, as well as other politicians.

The President wore a short-sleeve shirt sewn with the cloth of the Assemblies of God Men's Ministry.

Watch the video below:

Netizens applaud Mahama for gift boxes

YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the video shared by @GHHyper1 on Instagram. Read them below:

KarenKashkane said:

"Ei, I really need to start going to this church oo. 😍."

Glimmer_and_stones wrote:

"Please, what is the name of our President's church I want to attend?"

Archipelago said:

"That’s lovely! I love JM."

Sascopee wrote:

"That church is going to be overflowing with people soon, if such a humble and great personality worships here, what do u expect. May God continue to guide our President ❤️🙏."

Till_till_lsn said:

"Taken selfie with President❤️❤️ Nana Addo anka you go chop slap 👋🏿 😂."

Kingbonyyy wrote:

"Wonderful President. Ghanaians, you guys don’t know what God has done for you guy. Love from 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 👏."

Sika_mp3_roff said:

"Why do I keep forgetting to go to this church on occasions like this? When is the next occasion?😂."

Ted_daterush21 wrote:

"This man is God sent, a very simple and down-to-earth man. God will continue to protect you from every evil eye 🙏✌🏽."

What's the significance of Father's Day?

Father’s Day serves to recognise fathers and fatherly figures for their love, sacrifices and ways they contribute in parenting, family and society. It is observed in many countries on the third Sunday in June, which is less important than the occasion of Father's Day because being a father or a father figure is incredibly important to what it means to be a nurturing figure for a child’s welfare, development and education. Children are influenced by a lack of fatherhood or care; however, there are many different forms of parental duty beyond just the traditional, serious and authoritative roles of a father.

Father's Day is also an opportunity to consider the future responsibilities of the father role that involves caregiving, taking part in household responsibilities, contributing to daily emotional support for their children, talking about parenting responsibility, changing gender roles and the importance of having fathers engage in raising children.

The day is relevant to recall fathers who passed on, single fathers, step fathers and father figures, including uncles, grandfathers or mentors who volunteer their time to help guide and support children. It strengthens family togetherness and allows reflection on the values that have been handed down from generation to generation.

In conclusion, Father’s Day is more than about presents; it is a reminder of the value of paternal presence and a moment to show thanks, admiration, and love toward the men we have in our lives.

Mahama and Lordina share packages

YEN.com.gh reported that President John Dramani Mahama and his wife, Lordina Mahama, shared food packages at the Thanksgiving service on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at their church.

The then President-elect attended church service to thank God a few days after the 2024 presidential results were declared.

Many people commented on John Mahama's humility as he and his wife presented the packages to the church members.

Source: YEN.com.gh