Ghanaian Woman Chases After President Mahama’s Convoy to Praise Him, Video Stirs Reactions

• A woman chased President John Mahama’s convoy after he left the 2025 Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) conference
• A video showed the woman running alongside the president's car on the road and shouting ‘my daddy’ at the leader, who waved back
• The video stirred mixed reactions on social media, with some Ghanaians seeing the humour while others raised security concerns

A Ghanaian woman has gone viral after chasing President John Dramani Mahama’s convoy to praise his leadership.

On Monday, January 5, 2026, President Mahama attended the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) conference at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) in Accra.

The conference, the association's highest decision-making body, brought together delegates to deliberate on key issues affecting education, the teaching profession, and the welfare of teachers in Ghana.

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Woman chases Mahama’s convoy at GNAT conference

At the conclusion of the conference, President John Dramani Mahama exited in his presidential vehicle.

As the vehicle left the premises, a Ghanaian woman grabbed attention as she started chasing after it.

While many people lined the sides of the street to wave at the president as he passed by, the woman was seen on the road, running after the car.

She screamed 'my daddy' repeatedly as she ran, with President Mahama waving back at her.

The video of a Ghanaian woman chasing down the president in his convoy went viral, stirring humorous reactions from Ghanaians.

The TikTok video is below.

President Mahama addresses teachers at GNAT conference

Before being chased down by a fanatical supporter, President Mahama addressed multiple issues facing teachers during his speech at the GNAT conference.

Reacting to concerns raised over the flaws in the single-spine salary structure, the president promised a review.

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“Everybody is unhappy with the spine, and so of course TUC raised it with us and asked if we could look at the whole salary structure again. We’re very willing to do that so that we are able to remunerate people better so that they can give off their best in terms of what we are supposed to do," he said.

President Mahama also touched on pensions and expressed unhappiness over the recent spate of assaults on teachers.

Below is a YouTube video of President John Mahama speaking at the GNAT conference.

Reactions to woman chasing President Mahama’s convoy

YEN.com.gh compiled some comments from Ghanaians reacting to the video of a Ghanaian woman chasing down President Mahama’s convoy.

Naanacassy said:

"This is me 2026 chasing my destiny helper 😂😂."

Maxi_ wrote:

"Over excitement."

Maame Serwaa commented:

"Father Bernard."

SM commented:

"Oh wow nice one there 👍🤣🤣😂."

ISRAEL said:

"This is not right. Where are the two motor riders that are supposed to be moving with the president side by side?"

President Mahama visits Naser Mahama's family

Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that President John Mahama visited the family of the late MP for Ayawaso East, Naser Toure Mahama.

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In a video on social media, the president was captured looking visibly emotional as he commiserated with the late politician's family.

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

Source: YEN.com.gh