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 (67 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
6 wks
Reach
9,495,366
Power
19,041$
Sentiment
7.61
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ghana 23 8.22 16.67% +60% 31,072,945 8,286,119 $67,000 17,867$
Tanzania 2 7.50 1.32% +0% 59,734,213 791,182 $63,000 834$
Burkina Faso 1 7.00 1.82% +10% 20,903,273 418,065 $17,000 340$
Totals 26 111,710,431 9,495,366 $147,000 19,041$
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Recent Mentions

Ghana Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the government is in the final stages of establishing a Women’s Development Bank to expand financial opportunities for women entrepreneurs. 9

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Women’s Development Bank in final stages of setting up — Mahama at 69th Independence Day

Ghana Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to serve Ghanaians with integrity, humility and unwavering dedication. 9

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: I pledge to serve with integrity, humility and unwavering dedication — Mahama

Ghana Ghana: King Charles III extended congratulations to President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana as the country marks its Independence Day. 9

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: King Charles sends Independence Day wishes, highlights Ghana–UK friendship

Ghana Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama has stated that his administration is intensifying the fight against corruption by strengthening institutions and protecting anti-corruption agencies from political interference. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Mahama reiterates commitment to stronger anti-corruption fight, says no one is above the law

Ghana Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to place the nation above political, ethnic and personal interests as the country marked its 69th Independence Anniversary. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: President Mahama calls for unity, discipline as Ghana marks 69th Independence Anniversary

Ghana Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana will submit a motion to the United Nations seeking the formal recognition of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crimes against humanity. 9

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: President Mahama calls for global recognition of slavery as crime against humanity

Ghana Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama has called on young people in Ghana to take advantage of digital technologies and innovation to drive the country’s future development. 9

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Harness digital opportunities to drive Ghana’s future - President Mahama to youth

Ghana Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama described the theme for this year’s celebration as a reflection of the government’s broader national agenda. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ghana marks 69 years of independence today