Ghana · Head of state and government

John Dramani Mahama

President of the Republic of Ghana.

Office

President of the Republic of Ghana

In office since

7 January 2025

How Mahama took office

The Presidency of Ghana biography says he served as President between 7 January 2013 and 6 January 2017 and was elected in December 2024 to a non consecutive second term. The UN protocol list dated 20 October 2026 gives 7 January 2025 as the start of his current term.^2,1

Career

1. Member of Parliament for the Bole-Bamboi Constituency²
2. Deputy Minister for Communications²
3. Minister for Communications²
4. Vice President of Ghana²
5. 7 January 2013 to 6 January 2017President of Ghana, first term²
6. 7 January 2025 to presentPresident of Ghana, second term^1,2

Education

• Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees covering history, communications and social psychology.²

Notable facts

• 21 August 2026: A Presidency of Ghana news item dated 21 August 2026 refers to him as President John Dramani Mahama.³

Official biography

Career facts only, from official biographies and reputable news reports. Checked 28 October 2026. Office holders change: see the sources for the latest.

Sources

1. United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service, Heads of State, Heads of Government and Ministers for Foreign Affairs (list dated 20 October 2026) (20 October 2026)
2. Presidency of the Republic of Ghana, Profile of President John Dramani Mahama (27 January 2025)
3. Presidency of the Republic of Ghana, The President (21 August 2026)