Mrs. Lordina Dramani Mahama, wife of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, has paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, as part of her preparations for campaigning in the Ashanti Region ahead of the December elections.
During the visit, Mrs. Mahama shared her intention to engage with key stakeholders in the region and sought the blessings of the royal family for her husband’s presidential bid. “As we all know, my husband, your son, John Mahama, is contesting for the presidency in December,” she said. She expressed her deep connection to Manhyia, noting, “I always feel at home every time I visit Manhyia, as Asantehemaa has been like a mother to me.”
The former First Lady emphasized the importance of receiving royal blessings before embarking on political engagements in the region. In response, Nana Asantehemaa warmly welcomed Mrs. Mahama’s visit, offering prayers for divine guidance in the upcoming elections. She acknowledged the competitive nature of the political contest, expressing her hope that Ghana would elect the right leader for the country’s future.
Following her meeting with the Asantehemaa, Mrs. Mahama held a closed-door discussion with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to seek his blessings and permission for her outreach efforts in Ashanti. The delegation accompanying Mrs. Mahama included notable figures such as the NDC Regional Chairman, Nana Kwasi Andrew; former Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Mrs. Betty Mould Iddrisu; Deputy Director of Communications, Obuobia Darko-Opoku; former Deputy Defence Minister, Kenneth Adjei; members of the regional women’s wing; and parliamentary candidates from the Ashanti region.
The visit underscores the NDC’s efforts to strengthen its presence in the Ashanti Region as the December elections approach, with the Mahama family seeking both moral and traditional support from the influential Asante Kingdom.
