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
0.02%
Persistence
31 wks
Reach
22,012,006
Power
48,301$
Sentiment
5.86
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ghana 101 7.33 16.75% +310% 31,072,945 21,338,817 $67,000 46,011$
Taiwan 1 6.00 0.12% +0% 23,816,775 27,566 $670,000 775$
Nigeria 1 5.00 0.24% +0% 206,139,589 490,809 $448,000 1,067$
Venezuela 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 28,435,943 25,054 $48,000 42$
Denmark 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 5,792,202 4,532 $350,000 274$
Tanzania 1 7.00 0.21% +0% 59,734,213 125,229 $63,000 132$
Totals 106 354,991,667 22,012,007 $1,646,000 48,301$
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Recent Mentions

Ghana Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama issued the warrant of removal as a Justice of the Supreme Court. 3

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Former CJ Justice Torkornoo challenges removal as Supreme Court judge

Ghana Ghana: John Dramani Mahama is referenced as the President whose 24-hour economy policy the government is committed to aligning the transport sector with. 7

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: DVLA registers 9,240 earth-moving machines to combat illegal mining

Ghana Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama has said Ghana’s democracy could collapse if it does not deliver development in the form of roads, schools, hospitals and jobs. 7

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Democracy cannot be sustained by rights and freedoms alone; It must bring real improvements to people’s lives - Mahama

Ghana Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama’s comments on illegal mining have been criticized by the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey. 3

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: President Mahama’s comments on galamsey disappointing — Anti galamsey coalition

Ghana Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama disclosed that the Office of the Attorney-General was working with the Judicial Service to set up special courts. 7

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Auditor-General recovers GH¢10m unearned salaries - CID to prosecute validation officials