President John Dramani Mahama has shared a humorous story about his marriage to First Lady Lordina Mahama, advising men to avoid unnecessary arguments with their wives and to value peace and respect in marriage.
Speaking at the Ringway Gospel Centre Assemblies of God Men’s Ministry Day on Saturday, August 2, 2026, the President recalled a lesson he learned during their 30th wedding anniversary celebration.
According to him, while speaking with a pastor, Lordina jokingly said their marriage had survived because of her patience and commitment.
“So at thirty years of marriage, we said happy anniversary. After church, we went to the pastor’s office and were talking about thirty years of marriage. And Lordina said, ‘Ah, I’ve done well in this marriage. But for me, this marriage would have collapsed long ago. John, I have been patient with you. Without me, which woman would marry you?’” he said.
President Mahama said he argued that he had also played an important role in keeping the marriage together.
“And as a foolish young man, I said, ‘What? It is rather me. I am the patient one who has held this marriage.’ We were arguing and arguing. Then someone came and called me aside and said, ‘Now what kind of useless argument are you having? This argument you can never win, so stop.’ And I did,” he said.
The President said he remembered that advice during another wedding anniversary celebration.
He said when Lordina again praised herself for making the marriage work, he decided not to argue.
“At our 32nd anniversary or so, we were in the same office and Lordina said, ‘Pastor, you see, I have done well, taken good care of this man, given him children too.’ She looked at me, and I said, ‘It’s true, you made this marriage work. Thank you, Lordina, and God bless you.’ She looked at me in surprise,” he said.
President Mahama encouraged married couples to treat each other with respect, understanding and humility.
He said disagreements are normal in marriage but should not be allowed to destroy relationships.
“Sometimes, even when I know I didn’t do anything wrong, I’ll just say, ‘I’m sorry, Lordina.’ And you get your peace, and the marriage continues. We should learn to respect and show dignity,” he said.
His remarks were met with laughter and applause as he encouraged couples to build strong marriages through patience, forgiveness and mutual respect.
