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Presidential Inauguration: Mahama’s second coming ignites hope, positivity at Blackstar Square 
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Presidential Inauguration: Mahama’s second coming ignites hope, positivity at Blackstar Square 

Red, gold and green national colours dominated the Black Square as local and international dignitaries positioned themselves early for the Presidential Inauguration on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.  The demarcated "inner-perimetre" at the Square was the centre of activities lines up for the day. It was a grand celebration, allowing guests to appear in their best outfits, including the of the traditional Kente, which exhibited distinctive styles.  Other glittering colours notwithstanding, it was President John Mahama's all-white attire with its accessorised Kente fabric, featuring four distinct Adinkra symbols, which stole the show.  The radiant Kente symbolises, in Twi, “3mmr3 Pa Da W’anim” (Better Days Await You). The popular “Gye Nyame” Adinkra symbol, represents the omnip...
Thousands throng Black Star Square for swearing-in ceremony
Politics

Thousands throng Black Star Square for swearing-in ceremony

Thousands of Ghanaians gathered at Black Star Square in Accra on Tuesday to witness the historic swearing-in of President-elect John Dramani Mahama and Vice-President Professor Jane Opoku-Agyemang. The event was a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture and tradition. It saw a mix of former African leaders, top diplomats, and government officials, as well as enthusiastic supporters waving flags. Cultural performances, including drumming by the Ghana Dance Ensemble, highlighted the nation's rich heritage. Attendees wore elegant Kente Cloth, with a mix of National Democratic Congress (NDC) colours and white apparel, reflecting unity and celebration. Mahama, now the sixth president of Ghana's Fourth Republic, returns to office after serving from 2013 to 2017. Source: GNA