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JOHN MAHAMA SWORN IN AS GHANA’S PRESIDENT FOR THIRD TERM AMIDST ECONOMIC CRISIS

John Dramani Mahama was sworn in as Ghana’s president for an unprecedented third term on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the country’s history. The ceremony, held at the Independence Square in Accra, was attended by thousands of Ghanaians from all walks of life, as well as dignitaries from across the continent. Mahama, 66, who previously served as president from July 2011 to January 2017, won the presidential election late last year on a promise to tackle Ghana’s worst economic crisis in a generation, corruption, and unemployment. His campaign prioritized the economy and resonated with young Ghanaians who saw the vote as a way out of the crisis. In his address, Mahama acknowledged the challenges facing the country, saying, “There is a seismic shift happening within the system of global economic dominance.” He emphasized the need for regional cooperation, stating, “Now more than ever before, we need to strengthen our ties with our neighbors to ensure that we are working together to keep our sub-region safe.” Mahama’s inauguration marks a new chapter in Ghana’s history, as he prepares to tackle the country’s economic woes and restore stability. His leadership will be closely watched by the international community, as Ghana seeks to regain its footing as a stable democracy and economic powerhouse in West Africa.

TINUBU TO ATTEND GHANA’S JOHN MAHAMA INAUGURATION ON JANUARY 7

Akpo Ojo President Bola Tinubu will depart Lagos on January 6, for Accra, Ghana, to attend the inauguration of President-elect John Mahama taking place on January 7. Tinubu’s visit to Ghana was made known in a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the president on Information and Strategy. President -elect Mahama, who served as the 12th president of Ghana from 2011 – 2017, was re-elected in December 2024. He will succeed incumbent President, Nana Akuffo-Addo. Tinubu’s trip to Accra is at the invitation of the Mahama, who had visited the Nigeria earlier in December, 2024. Mahama and Tinubu have a longstanding personal relationship, just like Nigeria and Ghana maintain a longstanding bilateral relationship. President Tinubu, as the chairman of the ECOWAS will join other African leaders billed to attend the inauguration ceremony. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mrs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu and other senior government officials will accompany President Tinubu on the trip.