President Akufo-Addo ‘Forced’ To Stand Up and Greet President Mahama at Asantehemaa’s Funeral
- A viral video from the Asantehemaa’s funeral showed former President Nana Akufo-Addo standing to greet President John Dramani Mahama
- The moment sparked an online debate in light of the former president's insistence that chiefs should stand to greet him during his tenure
- Social media users shared mixed reactions to the video, with many expressing satisfaction that Nana Akufo-Addo now had no option but to stand for President Mahama
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A viral video of former President Nana Akufo-Addo standing up to greet President John Dramani Mahama has sparked discussions on social media.
Source: TikTok
Numerous prominent Ghanaians, including powerful political leaders, descended on the Ashanti Regional capital of Kumasi to attend the final funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
The elder sister of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, died on August 11, 2025, and was buried in a week-long affair from September 14-18.
President John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and John Agyekum Kufuor, former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, businessman Ibrahim Mahama, and many others, attended the funeral to commiserate with the Asantehene.
Below is a TikTok video of John and Ibrahim Mahama at the Asantehemaa's funeral.
Akufo-Addo stands to greet President Mahama
An iconic moment occurred during the Asantehemaa’s funeral as former President Nana Akufo-Addo stood up to greet the current President, John Dramani Mahama.
As per protocol, Akufo-Addo and everyone else had to stand when the president arrived, and he shook hands with some prominent people.
In the video, the two political rivals were seen exchanging pleasantries.
During his time in office, the former president was insistent on many occasions that chiefs, who are customarily exempt from the rule, still stand to acknowledge his presence.
Social media users expressed amazement that he was now also being forced to stand up to greet his predecessor.
The TikTok video of the moment Akufo-Addo stood to greet Mahama is below.
Reactions to Akufo-Addo greeting Mahama at Manhyia
YEN.com.gh compiled some reactions to the video of Akufo-Addo greeting President Mahama on his feet.
Ibrahim Krampah Isahak said:
"Today, Nana too had to stand up for someone."
Kwesi Ali wrote:
"But JM be human being ooooo."
KING STOPPA commented:
"The beauty of politics.... I love my country ❤️❤️❤."
Iv 💖 said:
"Those fighting and insulting for NPP and NDC come and see, they are having fun 😂😂😂😂"
yesitsme wrote:
"When the bourgeoisie are being pleasant to each other, then the proletariats are fighting to crush each other down; what an irony of life😃😃😃😃😃😃😃."
Pretty hilly 🥰💕👍 commented:
"Nana Addo stood up for President Mahama, so lovely ❤️🙏🏻."
Akufo-Addo visits Ernest Kumi's family
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Nana Akufo-Addo visited the family of the late Akwatia Member of Parliament (MP), Ernest Yaw Kumi.
In a viral video, Nana Akufo-Addo was seen in an emotional state over the loss of the young politician.
The former president also consoled Ernest Kumi's widow during the visit and signed the book of condolences opened in his honour before departing the residence.
Source: YEN.com.gh
