A video has surfaced of President John Dramani Mahama jokingly asking whether Lordina Mahama’s “manager” was their daughter-in-law.
The video shared by CDR Africa was captioned, “President John Dramani Mahama had everyone smiling when he jokingly asked if Lordina Mahama’s ‘manager was actually their daughter-in-law”.
In the viral 24-second video circulating on social media, President Mahama was captured standing next to a photographer when he quizzed Lordina Mahama, who was seated.
Mahama stated, “Is that our in-law?”
However, Lordina Mahama replied, saying, “No, my manager.”
The president then responded, “Okay with a smiling face.”
Lordina Mahama’s manager, whom Mahama referred to as the “daughter-in-law”, was seen laughing happily lying on the floor as she responded that she was Lordina Mahama’s manager.
President Mahama then asked to excuse himself, saying, “Give me just a minute, I am just coming.”
In other news, Sammi Awuku, the Member of Parliament for Akuapim North, weigh in on the ongoing public reaction over President John Dramani Mahama’s “side chick” comment.
According to Sammi Awuku, the issue surrounding Mahama’s remark is more about where it was made.
It will be recalled, President John Dramani Mahama got the crowd roaring with laughter at the Kwahu Business Forum as he described what he said is how government contract payments boost the economy.
He highlighted that government contract payments boost the economy, usually through the contractors’ side chicks.
Speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum on March 4, 2026, the president said, “When the contractors get paid, they go and buy a Land Cruiser for themselves, and car dealers also benefit. And even their spouses, their wives, and their side chicks also benefit,” he said.
“It’s painful, Christ’s birthplace is now an epicentre of war. President Mahama went further, explaining that once the side chicks are sorted out, they too become economic boosters in their own right.
“When the spouses and the side chicks too get, hairdressers get, dressmakers get, jewellery shops get, handbags sellers get. So, don’t discount that one at all,” Mahama added, drawing laughter from the audience.
However, Sammi Awuku suggested that while the comment may have been intended in a light-hearted or informal way, it did not suit the setting.
He argued that comments of that nature are typically reserved for private or informal conversations, not public platforms where the President’s words carry significant meaning.
Sammi Awuku noted that every statement made by a sitting President is often interpreted as an official position.
He highlighted that the matter should not be seen as a personal attack but rather as a question of appropriateness and responsibility, especially given the influence that comes with the highest office in the land.
“In all fairness, the ‘side chick’ comment was a boys-boys remark, but it was made on the wrong platform,” he stated.
Watch the video below:
🇬🇭 President John Dramani Mahama had everyone smiling when he jokingly asked if Lordina Mahama’s “manager” was actually their daughter-in-law. pic.twitter.com/XOcVfzC4Ep
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