Ghana’s new president, John Mahama, gaffed on Tuesday while introducing the guests during his inauguration speech.
Henzodaily reported that Mahama took the oath of office in a ceremony attended by world leaders.
John Mahama returned to the office he held eight years ago following his commanding victory in the December elections.
In a video trending online, Mahama mistakenly refers to Bola Tinubu as president of the Federal Republic of Ghana.
Watch the video below.
Mahama, 66, defeated the ruling party’s candidate amid voter anger over economic hardship exacerbated by Ghana’s 2022 sovereign debt default.
He clinched 56.6% support in a country where the margin between the two main political parties has previously been very slim.
Henzodaily reports that Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, attended Mahama’s oath-taking ceremony.
Meanwhile, some governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) visited Mahama before his swearing-in.
Among the PDP governors who paid the visit to Mahama were the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori; Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri; Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal; Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas and Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang.
In a brief post on his social media handle, Governor Oborevwori said the visit was to enhance bilateral relations between Ghana and their states.