Former Ghana’s president John Mahama has said he is now a grandfather following the birth of his granddaughter, which coincided with his 64th birthday.
Speaking as the special guest at the 13th graduation of the Accra Business School on Saturday (2 December), Mahama said: “I am a grandfather, my son’s wife had a baby on my birthday.”
“So, I share the same birthday as my granddaughter, so thank you very much,” Mahama told the graduands.
You’ve been a dependable husband
Meanwhile, the former First Lady Lordina Mahama has described her husband John Mahama as a dependable husband and an inspiring father as he celebrates his 64th birthday today (29 November).
In a Facebook post, Lordina expressed gratitude to God for blessing the former president with good health and a pure heart.
“On your 64th birthday, all I ask for is God’s continuous blessings upon your life, John Dramani Mahama. You have been a dependable husband and inspiring father.
“Our Good Lord has blessed you with robust health, a great sense of judgment and a pure heart. There is nothing more I could have asked for in a life partner,” she wrote.
“I love you now, more than ever before. Happy Birthday, John. Forever and a day,” Lordina said.
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