The stage is set for the inauguration of President-elect John Mahama, who will officially be sworn in as Ghana’s sixth president today, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
The event, which is attracting significant attention both in Ghana and internationally, marks a historic moment in the country’s political landscape.
In a statement, the government confirmed that the inauguration will be attended by 21 Heads of State, three Vice Presidents, and several other distinguished dignitaries from across the globe, further highlighting the global significance of the occasion.
John Mahama’s return to the presidency is seen as a new chapter for Ghana.
His administration is expected to focus heavily on key areas such as economic recovery, social development, and fostering national unity.
Mahama’s previous term in office was marked by significant infrastructural projects and social initiatives, and his supporters are hopeful that his second term will bring much-needed progress to the country.
One of the key highlights of this inauguration is the historic election of Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, who will take office as Ghana’s first female Vice President.
Her appointment is being hailed as a major step toward gender equality in leadership and will be celebrated as a milestone in the nation’s political progress.
Mahama’s journey to the presidency has been a remarkable one. After entering politics in 1996 as a Member of Parliament, he quickly rose through the ranks, holding several ministerial positions before becoming Vice President under President John Atta Mills.
When Mills passed away suddenly in 2012, Mahama assumed the presidency and went on to win the same year’s election.
However, he lost his re-election bid in 2016 to Nana Akufo-Addo, who became president with Mahama’s rival, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as his running mate.
Now, after four years in opposition, Mahama is returning to the presidency, ready to tackle the challenges ahead.
His inauguration marks a turning point, and many are eager to see how his leadership will shape Ghana’s future.