President John Dramani Mahama's inauguration at Independence Square today, January 7, 2025, is a landmark event in Ghanaian politics.

After losing reelection, Mahama becomes the first incumbent to lose in a Fourth Republic election and then win the president again.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the president of Nigeria, is one of the notable visitors who is joining the celebration of Ghana's peaceful handover of power.

Paul Kagame, president of the Republic of Rwanda, and former South African President Jacob Zuma are also in attendance.

To demonstrate unity and support for Ghana's democratic process, 21 heads of state and former leaders—including current and former vice presidents—are present at the ceremony.

Along with former President John Kufuor and former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who came with his wife, Samira Bawumia, the immediate former Second Lady, former First Lady of the Fourth Republic Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings was also seen at the ceremony.


Sheik Osman Shaributu, the National Chief Imam, is also in attendance.



Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Jira Soale I arrived in Accra with his entourage to attend his son's inauguration.



The list of prominent dignitaries who have assembled to see this crucial juncture in Ghana's democracy now includes notable individuals like Julius Debrah and Nacee.

Atta Mills' son Patoranking shows up for President Mahama's inauguration.

Representatives from a number of foreign missions and international organizations also attended the ceremony.

The inauguration ceremony marks an important turning point in Ghana's political history.