John Dramani Mahama was sworn in as Ghana’s President on Tuesday, succeeding Nana Akufo-Addo. The ceremony at Black Star Square, Accra, also saw Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang inaugurated as Ghana’s first female vice president.
Addressing jubilant supporters, Mahama vowed to revive Ghana’s ailing economy, emphasizing a fresh start for the nation.
The 66-year-old, wearing traditional attire, pledged to deliver on his National Democratic Congress (NDC) party’s promises.
Dignitaries at the event included Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and leaders from Senegal, Burkina Faso, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mahama won the December election with 6.3 million votes, defeating Mahamudu Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party by a margin of 1.7 million votes.
Bawumia conceded defeat, acknowledging the people’s choice for change. This victory marks Mahama’s return to power after leaving office in 2017. His administration aims to address pressing economic challenges and foster national unity.
Mahama’s return signals renewed hope for Ghana, as he promises to prioritize economic recovery and governance reforms.
