John Dramani Mahama was sworn in as President of Ghana on January 7, 2025. This marked his return to office after winning the December 2024 presidential election with 56.55% of the vote.
Born in 1958 in Ghana’s Savannah region, Mahama previously served as Ghana’s president from 2012 to 2017.
He pledged that his government would address youth unemployment by fostering strong partnerships with the private sector to create decent and well-paying jobs.