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]

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...

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.

Dec 9, 2024 · ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama is set to return to office in the West African nation’s presidential election after the ruling party candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, on Sunday conceded defeat and voters vented anger at the government’s handling of the economy.

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...

Dec 8, 2024 · John Dramani Mahama, a former president of Ghana who was voted out of office eight years ago, staged a dramatic political comeback on Sunday after his main opponent conceded defeat in the...

Jan 7, 2025 · Ghana's former President John Mahama won last month's elections by a landslide but he will be under enormous pressure to meet the expectations of voters as he assumes office. After more than...

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...

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 10, 2024 · Mahama won with 56.6% against 41.6% for Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia. It is the biggest margin of victory in the country for 24 years. Voter turnout was 60.9%, said the head of Ghana's...