The inauguration of President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, was a grand event full of celebration, tradition, and cultural pride.

Among the many highlights of the ceremony, one thing that stood out was the President’s carefully chosen attire, which symbolized Ghana’s heritage and values.

Here’s a breakdown of the symbols in the President’s outfit and their meanings:

First, the predominance of white, a significant color in Ghanaian culture, symbolises victory, while the vibrant kente fabric represents Ghana’s rich culture, wealth, and heritage.

Nyame Dua (tree of God) - is an Adinkra Symbol that symbolises God’s protection and presence.

Sankofa (to go back for the best) - symbolises how Mahama is expressing his thanks to Ghanaians for believing in him and for bringing him back to power.

Gye Nyame (Except God) right - this symbol expresses the omnipotent supremacy of God. John Mahama praises the God that he serves.

Dwennimmen (Ram’s horn) down - This is a symbol of his strength and humility, and he is ready to serve the nation with his humbleness and strength for his country

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo also made waves with his bold fashion choices during his COVID-19 updates, sparking a lot of discussions on social media, where people began analyzing the messages conveyed through fashion.

Similarly, President Mahama’s outfit has now become part of Ghanaian political fashion history, praised not only for its style but also for the meaningful messages it communicated.