President Mahama
John Dramani Mahama is a Ghanaian politician and member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He served as the President of Ghana from July 2012 to January 2017, following the death of his predecessor, John Atta Mills. Mahama was later elected to a full term in December 2012. His administration focused on infrastructure development, education, and efforts to stabilize the economy amid challenges such as power shortages and inflation. He is known for his diplomatic approach and commitment to fostering national unity. Mahama has remained active in Ghanaian politics, advocating for democracy and development in the region.
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President Mahama recalled Baba Jamal from Nigeria as High Commissioner over the vote buying allegation.
Vote buying allegations: NDC investigative committee clears Baba Jamal for Ayawaso East by-election
Ghana· 2026-02-10
President Mahama has recalled Baba Jamal from his diplomatic post amid the controversy.
Ghana: Elections on sale? Unpacking funding sources and the urgent fight against vote buyingGhana· 2026-02-09
David Kwodow Prah Afful threatened to kill President Mahama in a viral video.
Viral video TikToker jailed seven months for threats against President Mahama and govt officialsGhana· 2025-09-17
He urged the Vice President to impress upon President Mahama to prioritise the hospital and ensure its completion for the ultimate benefit of the university community.
Prioritise completion of 18-year-old KNUST teaching hospital - Asantehene to govtGhana· 2025-06-30
President Mahama stated that the GH¢1 fuel levy is necessary to avert crisis.
GRA to start collecting GH¢1 fuel from June 16Ghana· 2025-06-09
It’s the President who decides whom he pronounces guilty, not what NGOs, faith groups and other voices of reason think the verdict should be.
KSM was right, Sammy; the optics aren’t goodGhana· 2025-05-16
Ebi Bright has been nominated by President Mahama as the Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE).
Actress Ebi Bright nominated MCE for Tema MetropolitanGhana· 2025-04-24
Godwin Kudzo Tameklo supports President Mahama’s agenda of resetting the economy for growth and prosperity.
NPA boss vows to flush out illegal fuel tradersGhana· 2025-03-20
President Mahama appoints 11, including Doe Adjaho, Cletus Avoka, Betty Mould Iddrisu to Council of State.
Sophia Akuffo: Former Chief Justice on why she merits being on the Council of State (VIDEO)Ghana· 2025-02-19
The Government of President Mahama remains committed to being a listening one as they reset the nation.
Government resolves CLOGSAG strike with reassignment of Births and Deaths RegistrarGhana· 2025-02-14