President John Dramani Mahama’s journey has been marked by significant personal and national challenges. Rising to prominence as Vice President under the late President Prof. John Evans Atta Mills, Mahama assumed the presidency in July 2012 following President Mills’ unfortunate death.
He was subsequently elected for his first full term in December 2012, serving until January 2017. During this period, he appointed Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur, a distinguished economist,academic and Politician from Ghana’s Central Region, as his Vice President. Tragically, Amissah-Arthur passed away on June 29, 2018.
___Strength Of A Man,H.E John Dramani Mahama __ photo credit: the1957news
After a hiatus, Mahama returned to the presidency, being sworn in on January 7, 2025, following a decisive victory in the December 2024 elections. However, within eight months of his second term, the nation was struck by a devastating military helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, claiming the lives of eight esteemed individuals, including Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. They were en route to Obuasi to address issues related to illegal mining when the tragedy occurred.
This incident stands as one of the most significant losses of high-ranking officials in Ghana’s recent history.
In these trying times, the Ghanaian populace stands in solidarity with President Mahama, offering heartfelt condolences and unwavering support as the nation mourns the loss of its dedicated public servants.
