President-elect John Dramani Mahama recently reflected on the isolation he felt after his defeat in the 2016 elections.

During a Thanksgiving service at the Ring Road Assemblies of God Church, where he regularly worships, Mahama shared personal stories about how his life changed following the loss.

He recalled that after the election, the Christmas hampers he once received stopped arriving, and the visitors who regularly crowded his home disappeared.

Reflecting on his encounter with former President John Agyekum Kufuor, Mahama remembered visiting Kufuor's residence after his own 2012 election win.

He was struck by how quiet Kufuor's home was compared to the bustling activity during his presidency, including the arrival of livestock as gifts during Christmas and Muslim festivals.

Curious, Mahama asked Kufuor why his home was so quiet, and Kufuor replied, "People only come to you when you hold a position.

When you leave office, your house will be as quiet as mine." Mahama noted that this prediction proved true after his 2016 defeat, with the Christmas hampers ceasing and the crowds at his door vanishing, which brought laughter from the congregation.

From these experiences, Mahama learned not to become too attached to political power. "I now understand that the same people applauding me today may not be around when the title ‘President’ is no longer attached to my name," he concluded.