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John Dramani Mahama

John Dramani Mahama is Head of state of Ghana, in office since 7 Jan 2025.

Portrait of John Dramani Mahama
U.S. Department of State / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
OfficeHead of state
CountryGhana
In office since7 Jan 2025
Time in officeIn office for 1 year and 9 months

Career

  • President of Ghana (2012 to 2017)
  • Member of the 4th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana (2005 to 2009)
  • Member of the Pan-African Parliament
  • Vice President of the Republic of Ghana (2009 to 2012)
  • Member of the 3rd Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana (2001 to 2005)
  • Member of the 2nd Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana (1997 to 2001)
  • Minister for Communications (1998 to 2001)
  • President of Ghana (2025 to present)

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Head of state of Ghana?

John Dramani Mahama is the Head of state of Ghana, in office since 7 Jan 2025.

Who was the Head of state of Ghana before John Dramani Mahama?

Nana Akufo-Addo held the office before John Dramani Mahama.

When was John Dramani Mahama born?

John Dramani Mahama was born in 1958-11-29, in Ghana, according to Wikidata.

Where did John Dramani Mahama study?

John Dramani Mahama studied at University of Ghana, Achimota School, Ghana Senior High School, according to Wikidata.

Which party does John Dramani Mahama belong to?

John Dramani Mahama is listed as a member of National Democratic Congress on Wikidata.

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Others in the government of Ghana

Sources: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

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