John Mahama Inaugurated as Ghana's President After Electoral Comeback

Mahama begins his third term with promises to address economic challenges, corruption, and youth unemployment.

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.