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Watch how Akufo-Addo’s bodyguard swiftly intervened to prevent unexpected hug

The security detail assigned to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo acted swiftly to protect him when an elderly woman attempted to hug him at an event.

A video that has surfaced on social media and sighted by GhanaWeb shows President Akufo-Addo, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, in the company of high-ranking senior military officers during a wings parade at the Airforce base in Accra on Friday, November 29, 2024.

While going around during the parade to greet guests and visitors in the stands at the parade grounds, an elderly woman, overly excited to see the President, attempted to hug him but was stopped in her tracks.

The video has sparked differing opinions among Ghanaians on social media.

Some argue that the President’s bodyguard acted professionally for security reasons.

One user commented, “How do you want to hug a president just like that?”

Another also said, “Nana Addo’s personal security were trained for close to 3 years in South Africa… They are very intelligent and very swift in responding to threats or whatsoever… But in this video, I think they were just doing their job… nothing wrong with that, though!”

Other critics, however, believe that the elderly woman’s attempted hug was harmless, driven solely by her excitement and admiration for the President.

Watch the video below:

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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. 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.

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