The president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, has been trending on social media for the last few days over an outfit he donned during the coronation of the new overlord of Dagbon on Friday.
According to Citi Newsroom, the coronation of Yaa-Naa Abukari Mahama II saw Ghanaians beautifully dressed and cheerfully participate in the historic event after nearly two decades of conflict.
Akufo-Addo’s unusual attire caught the attention of most Ghanaians and the world at large.
The president wore a yellow handwoven top that matched with his traditional trouser at the grand ceremony. He completed the look with leather boots.
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According to the people of Ghana, yellow signifies peace; something most desired for the Dagbon kingdom after decades of conflict.
President Akufo-Addo was conferred a chieftaincy title: ‘Nana Agbudani’ during the coronation.
The title is in recognition of the role he played in bringing lasting peace to Dagbon.
“Mr President there is news going round that your name has been changed to Nana Agbudani Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo because you’ve done what no could do and your name is going to be in the Guinness book of records for that,” the announcer stated.
President Akufo-Addo was in 2017 ranked the Most Influential Ghanaian public figure on Social Media for 2016.
He gained the highest number of new followers (935,145) among his competitors, coupled with the highest number of engagements on both Facebook and Twitter.
President Akufo-Addo’s Twitter account… https://twitter.com/NAkufoAddo
Facebook account… https://www.facebook.com/nakufoaddo/
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