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Mahama Assumes Ghana's Presidency Amid High Expectation

John Mahama will have his work cut out for him when he takes over as the next president of Ghana on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 as the country grapples with its worst economic crisis in a generation. Mahama, who previoulsy served as president from 2012 to 2017, made a dramatic comback following a big win against the ruling party's candidate, outgoing Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.

"The economic situation is dire, and I'm going to put my soul, physique and everything into it and focus on making lives better for Ghanaians," he said after his comfortable victory in December.

Police have put in place tight security measures to ensure a "smooth and successful" swearing-in ceremony as regional and world leaders converge on Accra to grace the occassion.

Ghana: A New Dawn - the Journey of Mahama's Historic Comeback

Ghanaian Times, 8 January 2025

In an unprecedented fashion, former President John Dramani Mahama has made a historic come back to the Jubilee House as President after winning the 2024 general election. Read more »
Ghana: John Mahama Takes Oath As Ghana's President Amid Severe Economic Crisis

RFI, 7 January 2025

The new Ghanaian president, John Mahama, is being sworn in this Tuesday, 7 January, in Accra, as the nation looks for solutions to its worst economic crisis in a generation. Read more »
Ghana: Tight Security As Mahama Assumes Presidency

Ghanaian Times, 7 January 2025

Adequate security measures have been implemented to ensure a smooth and successful swearing-in ceremony of President-elect John Dramani Mahama and Vice-President-elect Professor… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana's President Faces Tough Start As Economic Crisis Drives People to Leave

RFI, 30 December 2024

Ghana's president-elect John Mahama, due to be inaugurated on 7 January, will have his work cut out, as the country suffers its worst economic crisis in a generation and a study… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Jets Off to Ghana for John Mahama's Inauguration

Capital FM, 6 January 2025

President William Ruto departed Kenya on Monday for Accra, Ghana, to attend the inauguration ceremony of Ghana's President-elect, John Dramani Mahama Read more »
Ghana: Belgian Foreign Minister Leads EU Delegation to Inauguration of President-Elect John Mahama

Ghanaian Times, 5 January 2025

The Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bernard Quintin will lead a five-member high-level delegation of the European Union (EU) to the inauguration of President elect , Mr John… Read more »
Ghana: Us Pres Biden Announces Delegation for January 7

Ghanaian Times, 5 January 2025

The United States President , Joseph R. Biden has appointed a Presidential Delegation to attend the inauguration of Ghana's President-elect John Dramani Mahama on January 7, in… Read more »
Ghana: NDC Releases Programme of Activities Ahead of Presidential Inauguration On January 7

Ghanaian Times, 2 January 2025

Ahead of the swearing-in of the President-elect, Mr John Dramani Mahama, on Tuesday, January 7. 2025, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has outlined a series of activities to… Read more »
Uganda: More Jobs and No 'Nuisance Taxes' - Ghanaians' Great Expectations

Nile Post, 11 December 2024

BBC | Ghana's former President John Mahama will be under enormous pressure to meet the expectations of voters following his landslide victory in Saturday's election. Read more »
Ghana: Transfer of Power Begins-.Joint Transition Team to Be Inaugurated

Ghanaian Times, 11 December 2024

The processes for the transfer of political power to President-elect John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will take-off today with the joint transition… Read more »