'I collapsed and wept like a baby' - Video of Mahama's reaction after Atta Mills' death resurfaces
John Dramani Mahama recounted what happened when he received news about the death of the late President John Evans Atta Mills in a video sighted on X on March 17, 2026. President Mahama said he "just collapsed in my chair, broke down, and wept like a baby" after receiving the news that the president had died. He said he got a call from the Chief of Staff at about 2:30 pm who told him "there was no need to come because the president had just passed away."
President Mahama explained that he requested his swearing-in be postponed to the following day, but the request was rejected. He consulted the then Speaker of Parliament about moving the ceremony, but the suggestion was declined on the grounds of the Constitution. He said he stayed in his office for about an hour trying to gather his thoughts.
President Mahama said that the Speaker, the Attorney General, and some other officials came to see him and insisted that the swearing-in had to take place immediately. He protested because he thought they could do it the next day, but they explained that "by the provisions of the Constitution, there could not be a vacuum in leadership."
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An old video of John Mahama recounting the death of President Atta Mills has resurfaced- showing a very emotional moment. Mahama narrates the tragic event, but what exactly made him collapse in his chair?
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