Throwback pictures of famous politicians that will crack you up

Ogyem SolomonJune 12, 2022

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Most people are quick to judge politicians for what they term as their ‘unexplained’ wealth, while others also appreciate the hard work of these leaders who battled it out to make a name for themselves.

For persons who do not know the background or success stories of some of Ghana’s politicians, they will never appreciate their humble beginnings. Not all the big names were born into wealthy families, some had to work years to build their emperor.

Old photos that capture their childhood or youthful days, are always a delight to watch.

There is a list of such rare throwback images of prominent leaders who have held positions in the country and today as you relax and recharge for the week ahead, GhanaWeb brings you some interesting throw-back pictures of some of the country’s prominent politicians.

Below is a list of throwback images of some favourite politicians:

Former President Agyekum Kufuor

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

Former First Lady, Lordina Mahama and former president John Mahama

Haruna Iddrisu

Ursula Owusu Ekuful

Chairman Wontumi

Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings

Sam George and his parents

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa

Sammy Gyamfi

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Ogyem SolomonJune 12, 2022

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Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.