Akufo-Addo Makes Public Appearance, Acts Shy As Woman Repeatedly Shouts 'Incoming President"

Akufo-Addo Makes Public Appearance, Acts Shy As Woman Repeatedly Shouts 'Incoming President"

  • A recent video of former President Akufo-Addo at a public event has generated buzz on social media
  • In the video, the President was captured casually eating toffee in public as he received accolades from a woman
  • Netizens who saw the video were divided and expressed mixed reactions in the comments section

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Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo recently made a public appearance that caught the attention of many Ghanaians.

In a now-viral video, the President was captured sitting next to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia at the funeral of Naa Bapiri Mion Lana Ablai.

Akufo-Addo attends Funeral, President Mahama, Incoming President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Naa Bapiri Mion Lana Ablai
President Akufo-Addo acts shy in public as a woman sings his praises. Image source: EDHUB
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Who is Naa Bapiri Mion Lana Ablai?

Naa Bapiri Mion Lana Ablai was a respected traditional ruler in Ghana, serving as the Mion Lana - the chief of the Mion Traditional Area in the Northern Region. Within the Dagbon Kingdom, the Mion Lana holds an important position.

His passing was met with deep sorrow across the region, and his final funeral rites were held at the Mion Palace with dignity and tradition.

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Akufo-Addo reacts as woman hails him public

On May 29, 2025, a funeral was held for Naa Bapiri Mion Lana Ablai at Sambu, Yendi. Dignitaries, including current and former members of the government, showed up to mourn him.

Akufo-Addo, President Akufo-Addo, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Naa Bapiri Mion Lana Ablai
President Akufo-Addo and Dr Bawumia attend Naa Bapiri Mion Lana Ablai's funeral at Sambu. Image source: Dr Bawumia, President Akufo-Addo
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Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu was among the people who attended the funeral. Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and President Akufo-Addo also warmed the hearts of chiefs and people of Sambu with their presence.

Former President Akufo-Addo sat casually, eating something many couldn't tell whether it was toffee or michingoro.

During the gathering, a woman was heard singing the former President's praises in the background. He mentioned all his names, leaving the president amused.

The former president acknowledged her appellations with a brief smile, however, his facial expression changed when the woman shouted Daakyene, to wit, "future King" or "incoming President."

Watch the video of former President Akufo-Addo's reaction as woman sings his praises:

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Former President Akufo-Addo has made similar appearances at public events after the end of his second term.

Akufo-Addo spotted at late Sonia Puli's funeral

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo attended the funeral ceremony of the late Ambassador Mr Simon Sonia Puli on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

The former president, in a video, was seen interacting with Afenyo-Markin as a choir delivered a musical performance.

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's sighting at the funeral ceremony garnered mixed reactions from many Ghanaians on social media.

Netizens comment on Akufo-Addo's appearance at funeral

Netizens who saw the video of the President expressed mixed reactions in the comments section of the post. Some praised him, but others were unhappy with him

@evils_only wrote:

"This man be guy guy oooooo herh lol."

@1Brafii wrote:

"Toffee no de3 everywhere oo ongyae da."

@amparanyame wrote:

"Now the chair no Dey follow?"

@Osei_Gabriel1 wrote:

"Wei de3 wicked laughing paa oo herr this man."

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Man ignores Akufo-Addo at Alisa Hotel

Also, an unidentified man, in a video, ignored Akufo-Addo and walked past the former president without even acknowledging him at the Alisa Hotel.

The former NPP flagbearer paid no attention to the man's actions and proceeded to sit inside his luxurious vehicle.

Akufo-Addo was leaving the Alisa Hotel after the NPP's emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting when this happened.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Jessie Ola-Morris (Human-Interest Editor) Jessie Ola-Morris is a Human Interest editor at YEN.com.gh. She has over three years of experience in journalism. She graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Her journalism career started with myjoyonline.com, a subsidiary of The Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. Jessie also previously served as a multimedia journalist for The Independent Ghana. In 2024, Jessie completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: jessie.ola-morris@yen.com.gh

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