A video has gone viral showing former President Jerry Rawlings cooking while women, forming a circle around him, pour out cheers.

The charismatic leader swapped his traffic-directing role he performed weeks ago, this time for kitchen work.

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Clasping a wooden implement used for cooking banku, Mr Rawlings warmed into his new role, stirring what looked like a pot of corn dough placed on fire.