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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Watch as Mahama displays his Gonja damba dance skills

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My defeat in past elections has shaped my vision for a better Ghana - John Mahama

NDC to extend maternity leave, introduce one-week paternity leave - Mahama

I didn't name you 'clearing agent'; Ghanaians did because of your actions - Mahama tells Akufo-Addo

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Remanding Democracy Hub demonstrators for two weeks is an abuse of their rights - John Mahama

John Mahama cuts sod for 500-seater sports complex in Bole-Bamboi

Stop politicising 2023 African Games issues - LOC member warns Mahama

Nkrumah was the critical catalyst for our independence, the Big Six opposed his vision - Mahama

Where are the 2.1 million jobs? – Mahama asks NPP, promises 24-hour economy to curb unemployment

CAF Pitch ban: It’s biggest disgrace ever – John Mahama

Mahama promises strengthened role for traditional leaders, criticises NPP’s regional development

Kintampo Waterfalls: Mahama's girl fact-checked over misleading post

He goes from one place to another seeking blessings - Mahama reacts to Bawumia's visit to a shrine

Removing betting tax will increase gambling - Blakk Rasta fires Mahama, Bawumia

CAF’s stadium ban on Ghana is a national embarrassment - John Mahama

I will be selfish not to use my experience and knowledge to transform Ghana - Mahama

Techiman Shooting: GH¢270,000 compensation not enough - John Mahama

It's fine if I'm considered a second-hand president; I have the experience - Mahama to Bawumia

Nine times prominent people have publicly accused Mahama of drinking alcohol

Direct all your PCs to remove their campaign posters from DRIP – Mahama to Bawumia

Mahama attributes the lack of rainfall to NPP’s bad governance

NPP made false claims of constructing roads equivalent to travelling straight from Accra to Japan – Mahama

Mahama has no proud record in Zongo; he even cancelled Arabic instructors allowance - Zongo group to NDC

Ghana's situation might be bad but not hopeless - Mahama

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Photo of Mahama and actor Kanayo O Kanayo trends online

How can nightclubs operate for 24 hours - Kwamena Duncan asks Mahama

I don't agree with Mahama's decision to completely remove taxes on betting - Franklin Cudjoe

I disagree with Mahama’s decision to completely remove tax on betting - Franklin Cudjoe

Why is the ‘No Fee’ initiative targeting only public universities? – Ntim Fordjour questions Mahama

This is what happened when Bukom Banku and Ayittey Powers met Mahama

Reviving Sports in Schools: Promises Mahama made for sports during the Youth Manifesto Launch

Do you want to turn the country into betting hub? - Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu fires Mahama over tax promise

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