“I Taught Lordina for My National Service”: President Mahama Narrates How He Met His Wife
- President John Dramani Mahama shared some parts of how he met his wife, Lordina Mahama, at Ghana Secondary School in Tamale
- The President narrated their early journey and how much they have both been instrumental in each other's lives since then
- Social media users who watched the video thronged the comment section to share their varied thoughts on the story
President John Dramani Mahama shared how he met his wife, Lordina Mahama, with students and staff of the Ghana Senior High School, Tamale, Ghana (GHANASCO).
The President and the First Lady were both guests at the institution's 65th anniversary, and this was when the two narrated their love story.
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While narrating his story, President Mahama rewound the clock, recalling that when it was time for him to attend secondary school, he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his older siblings, who had gone to Tamale Secondary School (TAMASCO).
However, he did not gain admission there and was instead enrolled to GHANASCO.
After his secondary education, he continued to university and later returned to the school as a national service personnel. He was posted to his alma mater as a teacher.
When he returned to the school, young Lordina was in Form 4.
"I taught Lordina during my national service. She finished GHANASCO and went on to become a teacher at Bambam Primary. So when I came back and met her again, she had completed school. Of course, I was also a young, handsome man—and the rest is history."
All present cheered as President Mahama narrated their love story.
Watch the video below:
Reactions to the Mahamas' love story
YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the video shared by Kalyjay on X. Read them below:
@9inety9ine6 said:
“And of course I was also a very young handsome man “ that part if Akuffo Addo hear aa he go vex waaa."
@EDDIEBREMPONG wrote:
"Lordina might’ve said: Sir, good morning, nice to see you again. Mahama would’ve been like: just call me John or Mahama."
@rmsaTm3 said:
"Eiiiii, so Olga JL started from Form 4 tutoring sessions? Teacher-national-service turn husband of the century! Opoku Ware boys don’t play when they spot the one ooo… from chalkboard to wedding altar! Lordina, say hello to your legendary husband for us!"
@Linus_4Real wrote:
"Lordina: Sir, please. Good morning, how are you? JDM: Oh, call me John or Mahama, please."
@ewurabenaah said:
"Eeii, President, you were doing lovey-lovey."
@paulusdepaulson wrote:
"Service to the nation turned till death do us part."
@LeeRita58 said:
"Let it be known: HE JM makes the presidency look truly attractive! He’s a born leader, inspiring us all with vision, integrity, and the drive to unite Ghana for a brighter future. True leadership isn’t given, it’s earned. Let’s rally behind excellence #OneGhana."
@1ninety9tv said:
"Your man catch am young."
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The Mahamas mark 33 years of marriage
Earlier in the year, YEN.com.gh reported that John and Lordina Mahama celebrated 33 years of marriage. The two got married in 1992.
They commemorated their past anniversaries in special ways. In 2017 for instance, they held a vow renewal.
Ghanaians on social media celebrated the couple.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
