John Dramani Mahama (/məˈhɑːmə/; born 29 November 1958)[1] is a Ghanaian politician. He became President of Ghana in July 2012. He succeeded John Atta Mills after his sudden death.[2]
John Dramani Mahama | |
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 John Mahama at the Chatham House in 2013 | |
| President of Ghana (4th President of the 4th Republic) | |
| In office 24 July 2012 – 7 January 2017 | |
| Vice President | Kwesi Amissah-Arthur |
| Preceded by | John Atta Mills |
| Succeeded by | Nana Akufo-Addo |
| 5th Vice President of the Republic of Ghana (4th Vice President of the 4th Republic) | |
| In office 7 January 2009 – 24 July 2012 | |
| President | John Atta Mills |
| Preceded by | Aliu Mahama |
| Succeeded by | Kwesi Amissah-Arthur |
| Minister of Communications | |
| In office November 1998 – 7 January 2001 | |
| President | Jerry John Rawlings |
| Preceded by | Ekwow Spio-Garbrah |
| Succeeded by | Felix Owusu-Adjapong |
| Member of Parliament for Bole | |
| In office 7 January 1997 – 7 January 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Mahama Jeduah |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Akati Saaka |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 November 1948 Damongo, Ghana |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Lordina Mahama |
| Relations | Emmanuel Adama Mahama (father) |
| Children | 7 |
| Residence | Flagstaff House |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana Institute of Social Sciences Moscow |
| Website | Presidency website |
In 2020, Mahama unsuccessfully ran for president again but lost to incumbent president Nana Akufo-Addo.[3]
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