{
  "id": 9964376,
  "title": "I have a crocodile skin; I don’t mind being insulted – Mahama",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/i-have-a-crocodile-skin-i-dont-mind-being-insulted-mahama",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T10:58:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/i-have-a-crocodile-skin-i-dont-mind-being-insulted-mahama/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President John Dramani Mahama spoke candidly about his resilience in the face of personal attacks during a town hall meeting with Ghanaians in New York on September 25, 2026. He said his years in Ghanaian politics had toughened him against insults, and they would not deter him from pursuing what he believed was best for Ghana and Africa. Mahama insisted he didn't mind being insulted, citing his previous electoral defeat and the vilification he faced as evidence of his unshakeable resolve. He emphasized that his priority was doing what he thought was in the country's best interest, even amid criticism. The President also addressed the issue of abusive content on social media platforms like TikTok, stating that while he supported freedom of expression, he believed there needed to be a balance. He asked the audience what they thought should be done about the issue, suggesting that simply allowing unrestricted speech might not be the best solution.",
  "summary": "President John Dramani Mahama says years in Ghanaian politics have toughened him against personal attacks, insisting that insults will not distract him from pursuing what he considers right for Ghana and Africa. Speaking at a town hall meeting with Ghanaians in New York on Friday, September 25, 2026, Mr Mahama addressed concerns about the growing […]",
  "key_points": [
    "President Mahama discussed resilience against insults during NY town hall on Sep 25, 2026",
    "He stated he doesn't mind being insulted due to past electoral defeat and vilification",
    "Mahama addressed abusive content on social media, advocating for balance between free speech"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "'My skin is a crocodile skin' - Prez Mahama on TikTok insult cases",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/my-skin-is-a-crocodile-skin-prez-mahama-on-tiktok-insult-cases",
        "published": "2026-09-26T08:08:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "I don’t mind being insulted; I have a crocodile skin – President Mahama",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/i-dont-mind-being-insulted-i-have-a-crocodile-skin-president-mahama",
        "published": "2026-09-26T09:34:08.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}