Today, Sunday, June 21, is Father’s Day.
A day set aside to celebrate the second half of the fantastic duo that brought every one of us into this world.
And just like on Mother’s day, Ghanaians took to social media to express the gratitude, love, and affection they felt for their “old men.”
While some kept it simple, others chose a more humourous note to get their messages across.
A few decided to appreciate father figures; men who had played key roles in their lives.
We asked some of our followers on social media to tell us why appreciate their dads and the response was amazing.
Here are a few of the best from Twitter and Facebook:
On Twitter
#ILoveDadBecause my siblings and I have never been sacked for school fees. He places priority on getting us the best of education.
— Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu (@KG_Asiedu) June 21, 2015
#ILoveDadBecause he would sacrifice his last pesewa for the wellbeing of his children. He is the best — I am Revival (@RevivalBpr) June 21, 2015
#ILoveDadBecause He’s the Back Support to ma body n motivation to ma soul!!!! #Bless HappyFathersDayyy Mr.Ohene Boadi!!!
— KING_WesT (@dat_fly_nigga) June 21, 2015
#ILoveDadBecause he is my pillar of strength… He encourages me a lot — @kyebaoh (@KwekuEy) June 21, 2015
@Citi973 #ILoveDadBecause he gave me d most important feeling in the world. Love. I lost him abt 4mnths ago. He’ll forever remain in my hrt.
— naana ansah (@naana_ansah) June 21, 2015
@Citi973 #ILoveDadBecause he provides every school need from fees, books, clothing etc. He is simply amazing. #IcallhimPinto — Dr Abraham Gaitu (@DrGaitu) June 21, 2015
#ILoveDadBecause He understands that the economy is hard so I am always broke. Lol
— Bianca Gyamera-Beeko (@BiancaBeeko) June 21, 2015
@Citi973 #ILoveDadBecause he has vision for 24million people in Ghana and he is a selfless man @NAkufoAddo happy #FathersDay Nana God bless — Jay Smith (@picay1z14) June 21, 2015
#ILoveDadBecause he inspires me to achieve more and educates me…also my spiritual life is more important to him!
— ♡Asantywaa♡ (@Mzz_biGGles) June 21, 2015
@Citi973 #ILoveDadBecause he consistently tell me that I’m his inspiration.He gets into my head and directs me. — Osei A. George (@thegeorgedwards) June 21, 2015
#IloveDadBecause He’s my inspiration that life is worth living in the midst of difficulties
— Williams Abanga (@abwilliams14) June 21, 2015
@Citi973 #ilovedadbecause he straightens me with her fear factor alone. — Khobbey Junior (@KhobbeyJunior) June 21, 2015
#ILoveDadBecause he advises me not to give up in anything am doing.. I should move on until success is achieved..
— ★Koffi_Rhymes★ (@Rhymes4All) June 21, 2015
@Citi973 #ILoveDadBecause he taught me long division better than my mathematics teacher ever did — Laurence Prah (@generalprah) June 21, 2015
#ILoveDadBecause according to my mum he’s my dad😆💪🏿
— The Chief Prost… (@_dri_zzy_) June 21, 2015
On Facebook Celebs get in on the celebrations
The celebrities were not to be left out and had their own father’s day wishes.
Mother- someone who will love you unconditionally till her last breath. Happy Father’s Day MUM❤️ https://t.co/7YKrT6xFyS
— Yvonne Nelson (@yvonnenelsongh) June 21, 2015
Happy Father’s Day 2all MOTHERS WHO PLAY FATHERLY ROLES. It’s a tough World but FATHERS R TOUGHER. We r de CHAMPS. pic.twitter.com/1A8dPmxj0q
— Van Vicker (@iam_vanvicker) June 21, 2015
Happy fathers Day
— Sarkodie (@sarkodie) June 21, 2015
“Today is Fathers’ Day, Dela. Don’t forget to thank your dad for not wearing a condom!” A friend sent me this & I simply can’t stop laughing
— Richard Sky (@RichardDelaSky) June 21, 2015
I will be a great father. I’ll be an inspiration to generations yet unborn. Just like my father, I will teach… http://t.co/XnzY87aybA
— Kwadwo Akoto Boateng (@KojoAB) June 21, 2015
Here is what my daughter, Nana Dokua, said to me on #FathersDay: pic.twitter.com/1RcHLhYmPc
— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) June 21, 2015
Happy Father’s Day. Let’s all be responsible fathers. #ChangingLives.
— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) June 21, 2015
By: Edwin Kwakofi/citifmonline.com/Ghana
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