65-year-old Alhaji Yakubu Ayaana has taken on an incredible challenge by walking 250km from Kumasi to Accra to celebrate the inauguration of President-elect John Mahama.

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Alhaji Ayaana, a philanthropist, started his journey from Kumasi, located in the Ashanti Region, with the aim of reaching Accra by January 7, 2025, the day Mahama is sworn in as President.

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This journey, which covers about 250 kilometers, is Alhaji Ayaana's way of showing his respect and support for Mahama’s victory in the 2024 elections, as well as honoring Ghana’s democracy and unity.

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John Dramani Mahama, who was Ghana's president from 2012 to 2017, won the December 2024 elections with 56.55% of the vote. His victory has brought hope for progress and stability, especially as the country faces economic difficulties.

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Alhaji Yakubu is known for making symbolic journeys. In 1997, he walked to mark the second-term inauguration of former President Jerry John Rawlings.

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In 1999, he led a 16-kilometre peace and health walk in Tamale on Independence Day, aiming to promote national unity and encourage a healthy lifestyle.

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