President John Dramani Mahama has scored points with the people of the Volta Region and Ghanaians at large.
In a video shared on X, President Mahama who had arrived at the Jubilee Park in Ho for the went round to greet the chiefs present at the event.
When approached a section of Chiefs, the began rising up from their seats to shake hands with the President.
The President as a sign of respect to the Chiefs quickly motioned at them to keep seated.
His actions have been lauded by Ghanaians as it is in contrast to that of former President Akufo-Addo.
During Akufo-Addo’s tenure, his actions at a similar event with Chiefs present caused an uproar amongst Ghanaians.
Former President Akufo-Addo ordered Chiefs who were seated to rise to their feet to welcome him to an event, an action some deemed uncultured and disrespectful.
Social media is now awash with the actions of the two Presidents, with Mahama receiving praise from citizens and reviving backlash for former President Akufo-Addo.
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