It was a captivating scene on Monday, May 27, 2024, at the 8th Ghana CEOs Summit in Accra, Ghana, as significant developments unfolded during the event.
The organizers had arranged for the two main presidential contenders for the 2024 elections, Vice President and NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and former President and NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama, to deliver speeches.
Due to his official trip to Canada and the USA, Vice President Bawumia could not attend in person but opted to participate via Zoom, acknowledging the importance of the event.
Unaware that Vice President Bawumia was monitoring his presentation, former President Mahama began his speech with vigor, believing he was the sole speaker.
In a surprising turn of events, the host, Jerry Adjorlolo, read a text message from the Vice President, stating that he had listened to former President Mahama and was ready to respond.
The message sent by Vice President Bawumia read:
“Jerry, please let the moderator know I have been listening from the beginning, and I’ve heard the entire submission of my brother, former President Mahama. I am poised and ready to respond to him boot for boot and ask that he sits and listens to my submission like I have done for him.”
Mr Mahama’s mood immediately switched, and he started to fumble over what was not immediately known.