Ghanaians mobbed President John Dramani Mahama during his arrival in the United States (US), where he will be attending meetings of the 80th United Nations (UN) General Assembly.
Hundreds of Ghanaians residing in the US trooped to the hotel where the president would be lodging to welcome him on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
A video of the incident showed the arrival of the president’s convoy at the hotel amid drumming, dancing, and cheers from the crowd that had gathered.
Most of the people waiting for the president were holding Ghana flags.
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Others were holding placards with inscriptions like, “John Mahama, Thank You for Solving Dumsor” and “Better Free Education is Possible Because of JM.”
Mahama, on arrival, walked to the entrance of the hotel to interact with the Ghanaians who had been waiting to welcome him.
On spotting President Mahama, the crowd cheered loudly and jostled to greet him or snap pictures.
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The president, who was with his wife, First Lady Lordina Mahama, could be seen waving at the crowd and stretching his hand to shake those close to him.
President Mahama’s agenda at the UNGA is likely to focus on Ghana’s contributions to global peace and security, sustainable development goals, climate change initiatives, and regional economic integration.
He will host two crucial side meetings and hold a bilateral meeting before his address to the UN on Thursday, September 22, 2025.
Watch visuals of the president’s arrival below:
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