When Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia met the Asantehene, His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Ghana’s 63rd Independence Anniversary Celebration at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, it was a remarkable display of humility and royalty by the two.
Characteristically, Dr. Bawumia submitted to the Asantehene by squatting to the lowest level possible, to exchange pleasantries with the Asante in a stunning show of reverence towards royalty by the 2nd Gentleman of the land.
The picture, which was made even more colourful by the Asantehene’s beautifully-designed kente and Dr. Bawumia’s three-piece white agbada with a Ghana flag in between them, has become one of the most captivating images from the 63rd Independence Anniversary celebrations at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.
Many people have expressed admiration for Dr. Bawumia on social media for displaying such humility.
Such images depicting the humility of Dr. Bawumia have become so synonymous with him. The Vice President characteristically expresses similar humility and respect towards traditional and religious leaders when exchanging pleasantries with them.
Some social media users have observed that for a Vice President to express such reverence to his elders, clearly shows his understanding of humility, royalty and culture.
