In a landmark ceremony held at the Black Star Square on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, President-elect John Mahama was sworn into office by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonooo, marking his second term as President of the Republic of Ghana. Apexnewsgh reports
This historic moment cemented Mahama’s place as the sixth person to be elected to the nation’s highest office, following in the footsteps of former Presidents Jerry John Rawlings, John Agyekum Kufuor, John Evans Atta Mills, and William Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Mahama’s return to the presidency is a remarkable feat, as he makes history as the only sitting President to lose his re-election bid and come back to be voted as President to complete his constitutionally mandated term.
The inauguration ceremony was also notable for the swearing-in of Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as Ghana’s first female Vice President. Her ascension marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s political journey, reflecting her lifetime dedication to education, leadership, and the empowerment of women and youth.
As Mahama begins his second term, he has received congratulatory messages from various quarters, including the Pan-African Parliament, which applauded his “tried and tested leadership”. With his re-election, Mahama is poised to build on his past achievements and steer Ghana towards a brighter future.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
