John Dramani Mahama

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John Dramani Mahama born 29 November 1958 was the President of the Republic of Ghana. He is a communication expert, historian, writer, former Member of Parliament and Minister of State, and former Vice-President of the Republic of Ghana. He succeeded to the Presidency following the death of John Atta Mills on 24 July 2012.

Early years and education

Mr. Mahama was born in Damango, which is in the Northern Region of Ghana. His father Mr. Emmanuel Adama Mahama was the first Member of Parliament for the West Gonja Constituency and the first Regional Commissioner of the Northern Region during Ghana's First Republic. Upon the successful completion of that programme, Mr. Mahama then went on to pursue an additional postgraduate diploma, this one in social psychol...

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SWAG calls on John Mahama to prioritise sports infrastructure expansion

'One of Mahama's children will become president' - Opambour proclaims

NDC is not interested in artificial job creation measures like NABCO - Mahama

Why did you lie that Mahama sold Tema Harbour? - Mr. Beautiful slams Agya Koo

Watch as Mahama distributes food packages to church members at thanksgiving service

People who often visited and showered me with gifts stopped after I lost 2016 elections – Mahama

Mahama's Transition Team imposes new measures to oversee government activities

Mussa Dankwa’s 2024 election prediction was like a lottery – Miracles Aboagye

Prof. Francis Dodoo and Ben Nunoo Mensah tipped for Sports minister role in Mahama government – Reports

Why Mahama will not disappoint Ghanaians in his second presidency - Kankam Boadu explains

NDC China Chapter congratulates Mahama on 2024 election victory

Shut up when Mahama assumes office - Abeiku Santana to Prof. Martey, others

Last-minute contracts, mass recruitments worrying – Mahama ‘reports’ government to UK High Commissioner

I will give it my best; this is a legacy term for me - Mahama assures Ghanaians

I will lead the boys to vote against NDC if betting tax is not scrapped – Malik Basintale

NDC majority in parliament will act responsibly – John Mahama assures Ghanaians

BBC Report: More jobs and no 'nuisance taxes' - Ghanaians' great expectations of Mahama

Let's get it right so that we'll have a seamless, smooth transition of power - John Mahama

Wild celebrations erupt across Ghana as Mahama is declared President-elect

Mahama’s objective is to ensure Black Stars qualify for 2026 World Cup - Abdul-Salam

Mahama is not a magician to instantly turn $1 to GH¢10 - Coach Opeele shreds critics

Watch as John Mahama eats 'Kofi brokeman' after election victory

John Mahama unveils ten-member transition team

I have no hand in attack on Asantehene's convoy - Mahama

Mahama is a greedy leader - Prince David Osei

Mahama’s campaign team denies allegations of MoU with Russian oligarchs over Ghana’s resources

Mahama's 24-hour economy will change the trajectory of Ghana's economy - Lawyer Nti

17 Days To Go: Mahama promises to recruit health volunteers for house to house visits

The Kumasi Airport under Mahama was like a kitchen - Chairman Wontumi

'Place your trust in Mahama because he will fulfil his promises' - Rex Omar tells creatives

'We are fed up with the NPP government, we need change' - Mzbel

We will build a second National Theatre in Kumasi when voted into power - John Mahama

Vacant Seat Controversy: I would've taken the case out of court and called both sides to resolve it - Mahama

They are managing dumsor to pass it on to the next NDC government - Mahama

I trust your re-election brings prosperity to the American people - Mahama to Trump

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