Mahama’s Funny Tale About Mobile Money Fraud Steals the Show at Cyber Security Event, Video

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President Mahama captivated the audience with a humorous tale about common MTN Mobile Money fraud scenario
The president used humor to highlight the dangers of fraud while stressing the importance of cyber awareness
Ghanaians reacted positively to Mahama’s speech, with many sharing laughs and appreciating his light-hearted approach

President John Dramani Mahama captivated an audience with a humorous tale of a common MTN Mobile Money fraud scenario.

fraud, ghana, president mahama, john mhama, mtn fraud,mahama humour — President John Mahama captivates many with a hilarious tale about MTN Mobile Money fraud scenario. Photo credit: WithAlvin. Image source: X
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He gave the hilarious speech during the launch of the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

The event, held under the theme ‘Building a Safe, Informed, and Accountable Digital Space,’ aimed to raise awareness about cyber threats, but it was President Mahama‘s light-hearted approach to a serious issue that stole the spotlight.

President John Mahama MTN Momo fraud scenario

The video, shared on social media, showed the president at a podium, flanked by a military officer. He shared an amusing, dramatised scenario to illustrate how these scams unfold, while also using it as an opportunity to educate the public.

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fraud, ghana, momo agent, john dramani, cybersecurity, NCSAM — President John Dramani Mahama shares an MTN Momo fraud scenario. Photo credit: WithAlvin. Image source: X
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His story centred on how a fraudster pretended to be a MoMo agent to defraud someone who, unaware of him, was well aware of the tactics. The man whom the fraudster thought was gullible decided to play along until he had had his fill.

President Mahama said:

“Sometimes, you just entertain yourself when you hear a very cyber-aware person who they try to scam, and they play along, and the conversation is normally very interesting.”

President Mahama brought the house down with laughter with his reference story. However, beneath the humour, he delivered a serious message. He expressed his wish that all Ghanaians become aware of such tactics by fraudsters.

In his words:

I wish that all our citizens will be that aware that your bank won’t call you, your telecom provider won’t call you and ask for your personal details. And so, this is a very important month and a program.

Reactions to Mahama MTN Momo fraud scenario

YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the hilarious video of President Mahama on X. Some of the comments are below.

@Ashtownnboy said:

“This man dey beat Addo D both half. 🤣”

@TawficQ commented:

“Before this man go finish ein 4 years, Ghanaians go vex Nana Addo the more. 😂”

@mastapee01 wrote:

“Mahama dey make someone look like a class prefect for school.”

@NazifMusah said:

“The funny thing is that they have been calling me with a Tigo number several times and claim to be from the MTN office.”

@ThisAndDatSzn commented:

“President Mahama wan make we forget Sam George yawa, but he lie bad. We go laugh and continue with him later. 😂”

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