President John Dramani Mahama brought smiles to the ministerial desk after making a lighthearted remark about the Twi-speaking ability of Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga.
The President jokingly attributed Ayariga’s proficiency in the Akan language to his marriage to Sunyani West Member of Parliament, Millicent Yeboah-Amankwah, who hails from the Bono area.
The playful comment added a moment of humour to the gathering, drawing attention to the relationship between language, marriage and Ghana’s diverse cultural backgrounds.
Ayariga, who serves as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, is a prominent political figure from the Upper East Region. His wife, Yeboah-Amankwah, represents the Sunyani West Constituency in Parliament.
Mahama’s remark suggested, in a humorous way, that Ayariga’s marriage to a woman from the Bono area may have contributed to his command of Twi.
The exchange offered a lighter moment among government officials, highlighting how personal relationships and cultural interactions can become subjects of friendly political banter.
Ghana is home to several languages and ethnic groups, with Twi widely spoken across many parts of the country. Political leaders often interact with people from different linguistic backgrounds, making multilingual communication an important part of public and political life.
Although the President’s comment was made in jest, it also reflected the everyday cultural exchanges that take place in marriages and families involving people from different regions.
Ayariga’s political career has included parliamentary representation and ministerial responsibilities, while Yeboah-Amankwah has served as the Member of Parliament for Sunyani West.
The moment added a personal and humorous dimension to the public roles of the two politicians, with Mahama using a familiar aspect of their lives to make his observation.
President John Dramani Mahama brought smiles to the ministerial desk after lightheartedly crediting Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga’s Twi proficiency to his Bono wife, Sunyani West MP Millicent Yeboah-Amankwah
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