National Day for Prayer: President Mahama Squats to Pick Elderly Man's Walking Stick in Video
- President John Dramani Mahama displayed humility at the National Day for Prayer and Thanksgiving by helping an elderly man
- Regardless of his status, the President squatted to pick up the walking stick of the elderly man when it fell
- Netizens who saw the video of the president were overwhelmed with joy and praised him in the comments section
President John Dramani Mahama has captured the hearts of Ghanaians with a simple act of kindness and humility displayed during the National Day for Prayer and Thanksgiving.
The President assisted an elderly man who had dropped his walking stick at the national event held to unite and promote the spiritual well-being of the country.
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During the second prayer session, which was the Muslim prayer, the President was seen walking through and exchanging pleasantries with dignitaries at the event.
While greeting one of the guests, an elderly man who stood up to greet him, accidentally dropped his walking stick.
Without hesitation, President Mahama squatted down to pick it up and handed it back to the elderly man with a smile.
This small yet meaningful gesture spoke volumes about the President’s character. Some netizens compared him to previous presidents and praised his humility.
Ghanaians commemorate National Day for Prayer
July 1, 2025, has been designated by the government of Ghana as the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving.
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The day is to unite Ghanaians of all faiths and express gratitude to God for the nation’s abundant blessings. It has also been set aside to pray for the country's prosperity. Dignitaries from all various religions came together to mark the day.
Renowned Ghanaian pastors, including Apostle Dr Owusu Bempah, Cardinal Turkson, Prophet Nigel Gaisie, Eagle Prophet, and others, attended the event. Evangelist Patricia Asiedu, popularly known as Agradaa, was also present.
The occasion became an opportunity for many of the dignitaries to meet again and interact.
Agradaa, for instance, took the opportunity to reconcile with Apostle Dr Owusu Bempah, with whom she had previously been in a feud.
Watch the video of the President squatting to pick up the elderly man's walking stick below:
Netizens hail Mahama for helping elderly man
The President's gesture touched the hearts of many netizens who saw the video. Many took to the comments section to shower praises on him and commend his leadership. Others also expressed regret in not voting for him in the 2024 general elections held on December 7.
@Star-boy🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞 wrote:
"I voted for the NPP in my dreams, and the thing is still hunting me down. I want to ask God for forgiveness. 😭😭😭😭."
@TROPHY wrote:
"If not Tiktok like some of us will not be able to see this humility 💔😭then they will come and lie to us 💔😭🥰🥰🥰."
@D Z I D U L A G U Y M A N wrote:
"My president."
@Maa Lizzy wrote:
"It's like Mr President and his team are making the President look so simple and friendly, or it's my eyes."
@THE ANOINTED HANDS wrote:
"We need to vote again... I want to check something."
@ALL EYES wrote:
"I want to use this opportunity to thank Dr Bawumia and the N.P.P team for the free Bus. If not. I wouldn't have gotten the chance to go and vote for John Mahama and the NDC P.C.... 3y3 Zu."
Agradaa overjoyed as she hugs President Mahama
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian televangelist Patricia Asiedua was overjoyed during her encounter with President Mahama at the National Day for Prayer and Thanksgiving celebration.
Agradaa hugged the President and remarked that she would be content even if she didn’t go to Heaven, thanks to the President's hug.
Netizens who saw the video were equally delighted and praised the President for being humble and receptive to the televangelist.
Source: YEN.com.gh
