Mahama Sworn-In As President To Complete Historic Comeback
- John Dramani Mahama and his running mate, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, have been sworn into office
- The presidential inauguration was presided over by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin and the oaths were administered by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo
- Mahama becomes the 6th President of the 4th Republic of Ghana, and Prof Opoku-Agyemang becomes the first female vice president of Ghana
John Dramani Mahama has been sworn in as President of the Republic of Ghana at a grand ceremony at the Black Star Square.
He becomes the 6th President of the Fourth Republic Of Ghana.
John Mahama was also the 4th President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.
The event, presided over by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, saw the Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkonoo, swear him in.
Mahama's swearing-in followed the successful swearing-in of his running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.
Opoku-Agyemang is the first female vice president in Ghana's history.
Mahama describes Akufo-Addo as a worthy opponent
In his first presidential speech, John Mahama paid glowing tribute to former President Akufo-Addo, whom he described as a longtime friend.
He noted that both of them had entered active politics simultaneously and have since shared mutual respect for each other.
He stated that while their political relationship has often been adversarial due to their political differences, Akufo-Addo has always displayed warmth towards him and treated him with deference.
Mahama expressed gratitude for the democratic and political maturity Akufo-Addo has displayed during his tenure in office, especially during the transition period.
He acknowledged Akufo-Addo's contributions to the country's development and called for unity and collaboration to move the nation forward.
Mahama thanks Bawumia for great sportsmanship
President John Mahama once again praised Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President of Ghana, for his early concession during the 2024 election.
He noted that Dr Bawumia's early concession helped ease tensions across the country and prevented further clashes.
He described the former Vice President as a great sportsman who had pushed him to give his best during the 2024 elections.
According to Mahama, campaigning against Dr Bawumia was gruelling, and he is thankful for the outcome.
He noted that Dr Bawumia's early acceptance of the electoral outcome created a sense of peace and stability and averted further violence.
He urged Ghanaians to maintain the stability and peace of the country.
Mahama also promised to promote a government of inclusivity and unity.
Mahama elected president
YEN.com.gh reported that John Mahama had been elected president of Ghana after winning 56.55% of the provisional vote.
The Electoral Commission declared the National Democratic Congress candidate the winner after his 6,328,397 votes, representing 56.55% of the votes cast. These results were from 267 of Ghana's constituencies.
Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia got 4,657,304 votes, representing 41.61% of the votes cast.
Mahama becomes Ghana's first former president to come back as head of state.
Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh
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Source: YEN.com.gh
