Overview

• John Mahama was sworn in as Ghana’s president in Accra, marking his return to office after defeating Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia in the December election with 56% of the vote.
• The inauguration was attended by around 20 African leaders and celebrated by thousands of supporters at Black Star Square, signaling optimism for a new chapter in Ghana’s governance.
• Mahama’s victory ends eight years of New Patriotic Party rule under Nana Akufo-Addo, whose tenure was marked by economic struggles, including an IMF bailout and a sovereign debt default.
• The new administration faces significant challenges, including high inflation, youth unemployment, corruption, and a looming power crisis that threatens Ghana’s economic recovery.
• Mahama has pledged to prioritize economic reforms, rural development, and transparency in key industries, aiming to restore public trust and improve livelihoods in the resource-rich nation.