President John Dramani Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, May 1, 2025, subtly poked fun at former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia when he repeated a popular campaign statement of the latter at a public event.
Dr. Bawumia, who was the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections, consistently appealed to Ghanaians to vote for him to take over the governance of the country as president.
Speaking in the local dialect, Twi, Dr Bawumia would often say at campaign rallies, “Mo mma me steer no,” which translates to, “Hand over the steering wheel to me.” He said he was ready to navigate and turn the economy around from the crisis it was facing.
President Mahama, at the national launch of the Black Star Experience in Accra on Thursday night, echoed the statement frequently used by Bawumia when he was called to the podium to address attendees at the event.
“When Dzifa said we will succeed because the steer was in your hands, I almost said, ‘Mo mma me steer no,’ but I realised the steer is already in my hands,” President Mahama joked, drawing laughter from the crowd.
‘The Black Star Experience’ is the NDC’s flagship Culture, Arts, and Tourism initiative aimed at redefining and affirming Ghanaian identity, attracting investment, creating new jobs, and boosting tourism. It will feature year-round celebrations spanning all major entertainment, artistic, and educational disciplines.
According to the president, the Black Star Experience will be the government’s flagship programme to position Ghana as the gateway to Africa for the global diaspora.
The programme, outlined in the 2024 manifesto of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), will offer thoughtfully curated cultural, historical, and creative arts experiences, in collaboration with the private sector, diplomatic missions, and various ministries, departments, and agencies.
Ah Mahama 😆 https://t.co/T6SVYdQao6
— Ameyaw Debrah (@AmeyawDebrah) May 1, 2025
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