Ghanasco 65th Anniversary: Mahama Shares How He Met First Lady Lordina
- President John Mahama recalled meeting First Lady Lordina Mahama during his National Service at Ghanasco
- He shared how their early connection at the school eventually blossomed into a long-lasting marriage
- Mahama also announced major upgrades to the school, including a new dormitory and a 5,000-seat auditorium
President John Dramani Mahama has recounted how he met the First Lady, Mrs Lordina Mahama, during his National Service days at Ghana National School (Ghanasco).
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He made this disclosure during Ghanasco's 65th Anniversary celebration in Tamale on November 22, 2025.
Mahama's speech at Ghanasco anniversary celebration
The President of Ghana described how their relationship began at the school and eventually led to their marriage.
According to him, he was a young national service teacher at the school, where his wife was a Form Four student.
"I came back to do national service, and at the time, Lordina was in Form four. And so, I taught her for my national service year."
He also narrated that after the First Lady completed her education in Ghana, she went on to teach at Banvam Primary School.
He explained that their paths crossed again when he later returned to the area, explaining:
"And then she finished Ghanasco and went and became a teacher in Banvam Primary."
"So, when I came back and I met her again, she had finished school. And uh, of course, I was also a very young, handsome man. And so, the rest is history," he said jokingly.
He playfully teased the cheering crowd by saying they surely enjoyed hearing such sweet stories.
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The event also showcased major infrastructural improvements for the school.
Mahama announced the addition of a new boys’ dormitory, an upgraded science lab, and a 5,000-seat auditorium, which he described as one of the largest in the country.
Ghanasco is considered a category A school due to its strong performance and academic standing.
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Mahama visits Ghanasco students in classroom
In a similar story, President Mahama also made an unannounced visit to a classroom at Ghanasco during the school's 65th anniversary celebrations.
In a video spotted by YEN.com.gh, the president, accompanied by Haruna Iddrisu, the Education Minister, along with other dignitaries, stepped into the classroom mid-lecture to interact with the students.
The president and other dignitaries were dressed in a blue 65th-anniversary Ghanasco cloth, showcasing their support for the school as it celebrated a milestone in education.
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Abedi Pele spotted at Ghanasco with Mahama
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that Abedi Ayew 'Pele' made a rare public appearance at Ghanasco's 65th anniversary in Tamale on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
The legendary footballer was seen warmly interacting with President Mahama, a fellow alumnus, as both men donned the school’s commemorative anniversary cloth.
A photo showing Pele respectfully holding his cap while listening to the president went viral, sparking admiration for his humility, adding emotional weight to the event.
Source: YEN.com.gh
