John Dramani Mahama of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) was officially sworn in as Ghana’s sixth President of the Fourth Republic on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The ceremony took place at the Black Star Square in Accra, with Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo administering the oath of allegiance and presidential oath.

Mahama’s swearing-in follows that of Ghana’s first female Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, who also took her oath of office.

A familiar figure in Ghanaian politics, Mahama previously served as the country’s fourth President from 2013 to 2017. He becomes the first president of the Fourth Republic to lose an election and later return to office after securing a landslide victory in the 2024 election.

Born 66 years ago in Damongo, now part of the Savannah Region, Mahama has had a long political career, serving as a Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, Deputy Minister for Communications, Minister for Communications, Vice President, and President of the Republic of Ghana.

Mahama’s academic background in history, communications, and social psychology has shaped his approach to governance. His first term in office saw significant infrastructure development across sectors such as education, health, transport, and oil, positioning Ghana as a Lower-Middle-Income Country for its next phase of growth.

A strong advocate for social justice and gender equality, Mahama’s administration invested in human capital development, notably advancing the interests of girls and women. In 2020, he made history by nominating Professor Opoku-Agyemang as Ghana’s first female vice-presidential candidate for a major political party. This bold move was repeated in 2024, and with their victory, Ghana now has its first female Vice President.

Mahama’s return to power marks a new chapter in Ghana’s political landscape, with a focus on continuing the nation’s development and advancing social equity.

Source:TheDotNews