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
0.01%
Persistence
24 wks
Reach
12,534,218
Power
26,798$
Sentiment
7.23
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ghana 86 7.63 11.70% +240% 31,072,945 12,361,536 $67,000 26,654$
Liberia 4 7.50 1.37% +20% 5,057,681 82,856 $3,000 49$
Tanzania 1 7.00 0.15% +0% 59,734,213 89,826 $63,000 95$
Totals 91 95,864,839 12,534,218 $133,000 26,798$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Ghana Ghana: The amnesty, granted on the instruction of President John Dramani Mahama, offered non-compliant stations a final opportunity. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: No more warnings – Minister vows tough action against defaulting radio stations

Ghana Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama described the donation as both symbolic and practical, reflecting Ghana’s longstanding friendship with Palestine. 9

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ghana donates 40 metric tonnes of cocoa products to Palestine in solidarity gesture

Ghana Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama has been called upon to take decisive action regarding the Forestry Commission office attack. 5

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Forestry Commission office attack: Coalition demands decisive action

Ghana Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama has condemned the assault on JoyNews journalist Carlos Carlony and his cameraman by military personnel. 9

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: President Mahama orders probe into assault of JoyNews journalist Carlos Carlony