John Dramani Mahama (/ m ə ˈ h ɑː m ə / ⓘ; born 29 November 1958) [1] is a Ghanaian politician who has been the 14th president of Ghana since 7 January 2025. [2] [3] He previously served as the 12th president from 2012 to 2017 and as the fifth vice president from 2009 to 2012. [4]

1 day ago · This is the second time that John Mahama has been President of Ghana.His first term in government was when he inherited the government of President John Atta Mills who died in office in 2012. [1] [2] Mahama has remained as the leader of the National Democratic Congress since the death of Atta Mills.After winning the 2012 Ghanaian general election, he got to form his own government. [3]

Jan 20, 2025 · John Mahama (born November 29, 1958, Damongo, Ghana) is a Ghanaian politician affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NCD) political party who became vice president of Ghana in 2009. After the death of Pres. John Evans Atta Mills in July 2012, Mahama ascended to the presidency.

On January 7, 2025, John Dramani Mahama was sworn into office as president of Ghana for his second and final constitutional term in office. Mahama’s return to the presidency has been described as historic after beating former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia with over 1.7 million votes difference during the 2024 general elections.

John Dramani Mahama is a truly transformational leader. Under his Presidency, Ghana witnessed fundamental changes and became an inspiration for Africa and the world.

Dec 8, 2024 · Ghana’s Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has conceded defeat a day after a tense presidential election, marking a historic political comeback for former one-term leader and opposition...

Dec 8, 2024 · John Dramani Mahama is set to return as Ghana's president after his main rival accepted defeat, even though the electoral authorities are yet to announce the official results. The 65-year-old...

Jan 7, 2025 · John Dramani Mahama was sworn in for a second term as Ghana's president on Tuesday at a ceremony in the capital Accra, pledging to overcome public discontent by boosting the economy and creating...

Nov 27, 2024 · One of the two front runners of the 2024 presidential election stands at a crossroads of history. John Dramani Mahama will be the first non-consecutive President in the Fourth Republic if wins the polls.

Nov 20, 2024 · John Dramani Mahama is set to return as Ghana's president after his main rival accepted defeat, even though the electoral authorities are yet to announce the official results. The 65-year-old...