John Dramani Mahama

Ghanaian politician, 4th President of Ghana

John Dramani Mahama - Ghanaian politician, 4th President of Ghana
Born

November 29th, 1958
66 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Ghana

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Served as the 4th President of Ghana from 2012 to 2017. Held various ministerial roles prior to the presidency, including Minister of Communications and Minister of Education. Oversaw economic policies and development programs during presidency. Led the National Democratic Congress party and contested in the 2016 presidential election.

Served as 4th President of Ghana

Held ministerial positions in government

Led the National Democratic Congress

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