John Mahama

John Mahama

politician Ghana

John Mahama is a Ghanaian politician who served as the President of Ghana from 2012 to 2017. A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mahama has had a long career in public service, having previously held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Communications. Known for his focus on infrastructure development and social policies, he has been a prominent figure in Ghana's political landscape, advocating for the needs of the people and striving to enhance national unity.

Born on Nov 29, 1958 (66 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
16 wks
Reach
3,429,496
Power
8,189$
Sentiment
6.95
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ghana 26 7.42 3.65% +160% 31,072,945 2,946,046 $67,000 6,352$
Nigeria 2 7.50 0.11% +10% 206,139,589 240,078 $448,000 522$
Kenya 1 7.00 0.41% +0% 53,771,296 221,281 $106,000 436$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 22,091 $2,700,000 879$
Totals 30 358,869,841 3,429,496 $3,321,000 8,189$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: President John Mahama established an investigative committee known as Operation Recover All Loot. 5

BBC: Interpol issues red notice for Ghana's fugitive ex-minister

Ghana Ghana: President John Mahama has disclosed that eight of the nine most dangerous forest reserves previously under the control of heavily armed illegal miners have been successfully reclaimed by Ghana’s security forces. 9

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Galamsey: Security forces reclaim 8 of 9 forest ‘Red Zones’ from armed illegal miners – Mahama

Ghana Ghana: President John Mahama has announced a series of environmental reforms, including a ban on the use of wood for school furniture. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Wooden furniture to be banned in schools - President Mahama

Ghana Ghana: President John Mahama has defended the government’s decision to impose an additional GH¢1 Energy Sector Recovery Levy. 7

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Mahama justifies energy levy hike to avert power crisis and clear sector debt

Ghana Ghana: The Minister further announced that President John Mahama has given the green light for the continuation of TVET-related infrastructure projects through government-backed partnerships and funding arrangements. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Government nears Italian funding deal to boost TVET – Education Minister

Ghana Ghana: President John Mahama has projected that the Ghana cedi will stabilise within a band of GH¢10 and GH¢12 against the United States (US) dollar. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Cedi to stabilise around GH¢10-GH¢12 band against dollar - President assures exporters

Nigeria Nigeria: Obasanjo commended John Mahama for his role in changing the narrative of leadership developments in Africa. 8

The Punch: Obasanjo floats institute to address Africa’s leadership challenges

Ghana Ghana: President John Mahama has projected that the Ghana cedi will stabilise within a band of GH¢10 to GH¢12 against the US dollar. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Cedi to stabilise between GH¢10 and GH¢12 against dollar – President assures exporters