President John Dramani Mahama’s inauguration on January 7th, 2025, was marked not only by his historic return to office but also by his distinctive choice of attire which conveyed a powerful message of his leadership values for the next four years.
President Mahama ditched the usual suit and tie and donned a customized white Agbada beautifully adorned with intricate kente designs.
The kente fabric was not a fashion statement, the Adinkra symbols woven into his kente speak volumes about the principles he holds dear.
The Nyame Dua, symbolizing the Tree of Life, represents purification and blessings.
The Sankofa symbol, to wit “return and fetch it,” represent the idea of learning from the past to improve the future. This showcases Mahama’s commitment to growth and progress.
Gye Nyame, the symbol that signifies the supremacy of God, is his recognition of divine authority in guiding his leadership decisions.
The Dwennimmen adinkra symbol is a bird’s eye view of two rams butting heads, and the rams’ horns symbolizes strength and humility.
These symbols also represent the core values Mahama wishes to champion during his presidency: trustworthiness, reliability, modesty, and truthfulness.