The 65-year-old man who walked from Kumasi to Accra in honour of President John Dramani Mahama’s inauguration on Tuesday, January 7, has been gifted a brand new Renault vehicle and an undisclosed amount of money.
The kind gesture was made by a philanthropist who wants to remain anonymous.
Alhaji Ayaana Yakubu also received shopping vouchers worth GH¢5,000 from Nineteen57 after completing the 250-kilometer walk.
The 65-year-old man’s inspiring journey, spanning days of walking under varying weather conditions, captivated the hearts of many and shows the lengths to which some Ghanaians will go to honour democracy and leadership.
The presentation was facilitated by Kofi Okyere Darko, who is affectionately known as KOD.
KOD shared a video of the presentation on his Instagram handle.
In the video, Alhaji Ayaana is visibly emotional as he steps into the vehicle.
This remarkable journey is not the first time Alhaji Ayaana has undertaken such a symbolic act to honour leaders and promote national unity.
In 1997, he famously walked to celebrate the second-term inauguration of former President Jerry John Rawlings, earning him recognition as a man deeply committed to Ghanaian democracy.
Two years later, in 1999, he organised a 16-kilometer peace and health walk in Tamale to advocate for unity and well-being among his community.
In his Instagram post, KOD expressed his gratitude for being part of the special moment.
“This afternoon, I had the honour of presenting Mr. Yakubu—a gentleman who walked all the way from Kumasi to congratulate H.E. President Mahama on his victory in the last elections—with a brand-new Renault car, an undisclosed amount of money, and shopping vouchers worth GH¢5,000 from Nineteen57,” he wrote.
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