7th January 2025 2:11:30 PM
2 mins readThe inauguration of President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, was a grand event full of celebration, tradition, and cultural pride.
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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.
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Here’s a breakdown of the symbols in the President’s outfit and their meanings:
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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.
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Nyame Dua (tree of God) - is an Adinkra Symbol that symbolises God’s protection and presence.
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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.
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Gye Nyame (Except God) right - this symbol expresses the omnipotent supremacy of God. John Mahama praises the God that he serves.
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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
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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.
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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.
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