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EA Mahama: Meet John Mahama's father who was a minister under Dr Kwame Nkrumah

Wednesday, May 05, 2021 at 12:36 PM by Ebenezer Agbey Quist

- Former President John Dramani Mahama's father was a minister of state under Ghana's first President Dr Kwame Nkrumah

- Emmanuel Adama Mahama was the first MP for the West Gonja constituency and the first Northern Regional Minister

- Later, he became a senior presidential adviser during Ghana's Third Republic under Hilla Limann

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Former President John Dramani Mahama's father is called Emmanuel Adama Mahama and he was a minister of state under Ghana's first head of state, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah.

Peoplepill.com reports that Adama Mahama was a Member of Parliament in the First Republic of Ghana as the very first MP for the West Gonja constituency.

After being instrumental in assisting Dr Kwame Nkrumah as the first Minister of State for the Northern Region, Adama Mahama later served as a senior presidential adviser during Ghana's Third Republic under Hilla Limann.

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EA Mahama: Meet John Mahama's father who was a minister under Dr Kwame Nkrumah Credit: peoplepill.com
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It is reported that the former President's father was also known for his exploits as an educator as well as a rice farmer aside from his iconic political achievements.

It may be safe to say that Emmanuel Adama Mahama did a great job in raising his children as Ibrahim Mahama and John Dramani Mahama, among others, have achieved stupendous success.

John Mahama became president of Ghana from July 2012 until January 2017 as the 4th President of the 4th Republic of Ghana and Adama Mahama's younger son, Ibrahim Mahama, is a successful businessman.

Information available to YEN.com.gh suggests that their other siblings are also extremely accomplished in their fields.

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