John Dramani Mahama

John Dramani Mahama

politician Ghana

John Dramani Mahama is a Ghanaian politician and a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He served as the President of Ghana from 2012 to 2017, following the death of his predecessor, John Atta Mills. Mahama has been a vocal advocate for good governance and has focused on infrastructure development, education, and healthcare during his political career. He returned to the presidency in 2025, emphasizing a strong commitment to fighting corruption and ensuring accountability in governance.

Born on Nov 29, 1958 (66 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.03%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
9,918,064
Power
26,369$
Sentiment
8.59
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ghana 146 7.66 23.40% +30% 31,072,945 9,451,354 $67,000 20,379$
China 1 9.00 0.03% +0% 1,402,112,000 374,196 $14,000,000 3,736$
Egypt 1 8.00 0.03% +0% 102,334,404 26,726 $303,000 79$
Botswana 1 6.00 0.65% +0% 2,351,627 15,370 $18,000 118$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,343 $2,700,000 730$
France 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 65,273,511 32,075 $2,700,000 1,327$
Totals 151 1,671,030,498 9,918,064 $19,788,000 26,369$
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Recent Mentions

Ghana Ghana: President Mahama is accused of mismanaging the economy and failing to acknowledge the previous government's achievements. 3

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: FULL TEXT: Minority’s ‘True State of the Nation’ address

Ghana Ghana: Dr Yamson stressed the urgency of transformative leadership in addressing Ghana’s economic challenges, identifying Mahama as the leader to drive change. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Dr Ishmael Yamson backs President Mahama to lead Ghana’s economic reset

Ghana Ghana: Dr Amoako urged the government, led by President John Dramani Mahama, to use the reset agenda as an opportunity to reposition the economy for long-term growth. 6

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ghana must break free from the middle-income trap – Dr K.Y. Amoako

Ghana Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama says his administration will put a stop to the misuse of single-source procurement in government contracts. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Mahama to end single-source contracts, tackle wasteful government contracts

Ghana Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama has described the 2025 National Economic Dialogue as an urgent call to action. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: President Mahama calls for unity to reset Ghana’s economic future

Ghana Ghana: President Mahama delivered a keynote address outlining his administration’s vision for economic recovery. 9

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: 10 things to note from President Mahama's address at the National Economic Dialogue 2025

Ghana Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama said the continuing decline in T-bill rates signalled growing investor confidence in the country's fiscal management. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: T-bill rates drop...As govt reduces domestic borrowing

Ghana Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to paying modest allowances to Assemblymen and women. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: I’ll pay Assembly members allowances - President Mahama affirms

Ghana Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama has assured residents of the Ashanti Region that his government will restart several stalled infrastructure projects in Kumasi and other parts of the region. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Suame Interchange, Kejetia Market projects will resume soon - President Mahama