Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, widely known as Bulldog (or Bullgod), about receiving money from former President John Dramani Mahama:
– Monthly Payments Claim Bulldog stated in an interview on Joy FM’s “Showbiz A-Z” on February 13, 2026, that he is “on a payroll with John Mahama” and receives a portion of Mahama’s salary every month since Mahama took office.
– Temporary Interruption He mentioned that these payments were temporarily halted for six months in April 2025 because President Mahama had pledged to donate his salary to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, also known as MahamaCares. Bulldog expressed feeling “some way small” during that period but expected the payments to resume.
– Declined to Disclose Amount While he affirmed the existence of the arrangement, Bulldog did not disclose the exact amount he receives monthly.
– Unwavering Support Bulldog has been a vocal supporter of John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), even campaigning for them during the 2024 elections. He has publicly expressed his willingness to do “anything Mahama asks of him”.
– Context of Political Patronage The claims have sparked discussions and debate in Ghana regarding political patronage and the intersection of entertainment figures with political affairs. Several social media posts from 2026 (February) satirize or criticize the alleged arrangement, portraying it as a form of political payment for loyalty.
