Frank Kwaku Appiah, known as Appiah Stadium, a staunch supporter of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has shared why former President John Dramani Mahama holds such a special place in his life.

In an emotional interview with Kumasi-based R TV Ghana on July 12, 2024, he revealed that, Mahama’s intervention was crucial in saving his life under the erstwhile Atta Mills administration.

Then a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Appiah Stadium was an avowed critic of the Mills government.

This angered some members of the NDC who threatened to teach him a lesson.

Appiah Stadium recounted how a notorious gang member threatened him, and it was Mahama’s timely intervention that saved his life.

With tears in his eyes, he said, “If John Mahama becomes President and completes his term, I will follow him to his hometown, Bole. He is like a father to me, and I regard him as a god on this earth.”

He described his harrowing experience with the NPP, saying his car was set on fire by a feared figure in Kumasi named CD.

Despite taking the case to court, no one from the NPP testified for him, which forced him to relocate to Accra.

Appiah Stadium said the turning point in his life was when former President John Mahama called him and asked about the price of his car.

He said Mr. Mahama later arranged for then Ashanti Regional Minister, Samuel Sarpong to give him GHC90 million, surpassing the car’s worth of GHC49 million.

This act of kindness, Appiah said, led him to support Mahama when the opportunity arose.

He said since meeting the former President, he has been a blessing to his family.

Appiah Stadium revealed how Mr. Mahama paid for his wife’s fertility treatment in Holland and they now have two beautiful children.

“If someone has done so much for me, there is nothing I wouldn’t do for them” he added.

Watch attached video for the full interview