Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo made a special Easter gesture on Saturday, April 4, 2026, when he paid a personal courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama in the beautiful Kwahu hills.The two leaders crossed paths during the lively Easter festivities, with President Mahama already in town for the second edition of the Kwahu Business Forum.
Akufo-Addo, who has made it a personal tradition to spend almost every Easter in Kwahu for nearly two decades, took time out to visit the sitting President.Sharing the moment on his Facebook page, the former President wrote warmly: “On the Holy Saturday of Easter, whilst in Kwahu where for almost two decades I have consecutively visited during the sacred period of Easter, I called on the President of the Republic, H. E. John Dramani Mahama who is also in Kwahu.”
He added that he was grateful for the opportunity to meet and catch up during the celebrations.
The visit comes at a time when Kwahu is buzzing with energy – paragliders soaring over Odweanoma Mountain, the Business Forum drawing investors and entrepreneurs, and families gathered for the long Easter weekend.
In the middle of all that festive spirit, the simple act of two former political opponents sitting down together feels like a refreshing breath of fresh air.
For many Ghanaians watching from afar, the image of Akufo-Addo and Mahama exchanging pleasantries during Easter carries a quiet message of respect and maturity in politics.
Even though they come from different parties – NPP and NDC – the two men have always maintained a level of personal civility that many admire.Kwahu has long been a special place for Akufo-Addo. Year after year, he returns to the area during the Easter season, joining the community in worship, relaxation and celebration.
This year, the presence of the current President made the visit even more meaningful.President Mahama, for his part, has been using the Kwahu platform not just for festivities but also to engage business leaders and outline government plans for the economy.
The Easter weekend has given him the perfect setting to connect with both locals and visitors while handling national issues.The meeting itself was low-key and cordial – exactly the kind of moment many Ghanaians appreciate seeing from their leaders.
No grand policy announcements, no political point-scoring, just two men who have both led the country sharing a few minutes together during a sacred holiday.In a political landscape that can sometimes feel divided, small gestures like this remind people that beyond the campaigns and the debates, there is still room for basic human respect and friendship. Akufo-Addo’s tradition of spending Easter in Kwahu has now included a warm handshake with the man currently steering the nation – a nice Easter story that many will remember fondly.As the paragliders continue to fill the skies and the Business Forum discussions roll on, this quiet courtesy call adds a touch of unity to the Kwahu Easter celebrations. It shows that even in politics, some things – like respect, tradition and the spirit of Easter – can bring people together.Ghanaians from both sides of the political divide will likely see this as a positive sign – proof that leaders can disagree on policy but still treat each other with dignity when it matters most.