President Mahama Gifts Dancer GH₵500, Clarifies It’s Not in Dollars
During a vibrant stop on his nationwide "Thank You Tour" in Dodowa, President John Dramani Mahama captivated attendees not just with his speech but also with a light-hearted moment. After gifting a traditional dancer GH₵500 for her performance, he humorously clarified that the amount was in Ghanaian cedis, not U.S. dollars, subtly referencing recent political controversies. The Gesture and Clarification On May 16, 2025, at the Ghanata Old School Park in Dodowa, President Mahama was treated to a captivating performance by a local cultural troupe. Moved by the display, he presented an envelope containing GH₵500 to one of the dancers. Taking the podium shortly after, he addressed the crowd with a smile: "Let me begin by commending the cultural troupe for the very beautiful performance they gave and to put on record that the money that I gave was 500 […]