News:
January 7, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has officially taken his oath of office as the president of Ghana.
He was sworn into office alongside his Vice President, Professor Jane Nana Opoku Agyeman, the first female Vice President of Ghana by the Chief Justice of the Republic Getrude Torkornoo on the 7th of January 2025 at the Black Star Square (Independence Square) in Accra.
This is the beginning of his second reign at the presidency having led the country from 2013 to 2016 when he failed in his attempt to renew his mandate with the people of Ghana.
Even before winning his first bid, he was compelled by circumstances to take over from Professor John Evans Atta Mills who he (John Mahama) was Vice to in 2012 when the president died while still serving his term.
President Mahama has since been trying his comeback having contested all presidential elections until lack shines on him in the 2024 election which gave him victory.
He received an overwhelming endorsement from the people of Ghana at the 2024 polls, beating his closest contender the incumbent Vice President and presidential candidate on the ticket of the ruling government with over one-point-seven votes.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by high profile delegations from across the world especially neighbouring countries including heads of state, diplomats, and representatives of international organizations, who were present to lend their supports.
The president in his inaugural speech promises to offer the needed hope to the people of Ghana, creating the needed atmosphere for economic development where businesses can flourish and create the needed employment for the people.
Dominic Shirimori/Ghanamps.com