A lighthearted moment involving former Ghanaian leader John Dramani Mahama has sent social media into fits of laughter after he was seen playfully instructing his aide-de-camp (ADC) to sit down during a church service.
In the now-viral clip, the ADC remained standing attentively—as protocol demands—while Mahama, noticing the situation, turned and casually told him to “sit down”, drawing smiles from nearby worshippers.
The unexpected gesture broke the usual formality associated with high-profile security detail, showing a more relaxed and human side of the former president.
Online users couldn’t get enough of the moment:
“Even ADC needs small rest in church!” one commenter joked, while another added, “This is why people love him—simple and down-to-earth!”
Observers say the clip highlights the balance between strict security protocol and everyday human moments, especially in informal settings like places of worship.
What could have been just another routine service quickly turned into a viral, feel-good moment, reminding many that even in positions of power, humor and humility still shine through.
