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Official account of H.E. John Dramani Mahama, Former President of the Republic of Ghana (2012- 2017).

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John Dramani Mahama
2 years
I returned from a trip to the sad news of Kakra who electrocuted himself. Levels of hardship in Ghana are dire; worst in 3 decades. But suicide is never an answer. Even inthe darkest night there’ll come dawn. The sun will rise again. Let's be each other’s keeper & keep hope alive
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John Dramani Mahama
3 years
Thank you for voting for change and giving the NDC a working majority in the next Parliament. Thank you Ghana.
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1 year
Tragic! Ghana officially bankrupt.
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2 years
Yes! Senegal made it!! Congratulations. 🏆🏆🏆
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John Dramani Mahama
1 year
Let’s ENJOY the beauty of football, and cheer the Black Stars against Portugal on Thursday. You are welcome to join me watch the game in my office. Go Ghana! Go Black Stars!
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
The @OfficialNDCGh , this afternoon, unanimously, endorsed my nomination of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as my Running Mate for the December 2020 election. She is God-fearing, a distinguished scholar, a conscientious public servant & a role model.
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John Dramani Mahama
3 months
Goaaaaaaaaaaaal!!!
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John Dramani Mahama
5 years
Nkrumah never dies.
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John Dramani Mahama
10 months
$1m + €300k and millions of GHS in a Ghanaian Minister’s home? Scandalous!! Even if genuinely acquired, why keep millions of hard currency at home? Will @NAkufoAddo ever set a good example for public office holders in his administration?
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John Dramani Mahama
3 months
Boy wonder, Kudus. Great game! We gave away 2 free goals!
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John Dramani Mahama
5 years
I am ready, very ready!  I am ready to work hard to provide jobs for our youth and reduce the high cost of living in the country.
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John Dramani Mahama
5 years
Great victory! Liverpool! 💪🏽 Congrats on the 6th Cup to all @LFC fans. Better luck next time, Spurs.
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
Enjoy your day, my dear wife.
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John Dramani Mahama
3 years
Wishing you a Merry Christmas.
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John Dramani Mahama
3 years
Happy birthday Prof. Continue to Rest In Peace.
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
You would have been 76 years today, Prof. Though in eternity, memories of your sterling qualities and principled leadership are still fresh with us. You will forever remain in our hearts. Yours is a soul that cannot be forgotten, a man we cannot celebrate enough! 1/2
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John Dramani Mahama
2 years
First President of the Republic of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, captured here with his Ministers. That’s my dad, EA Mahama (in smock) in the far right corner. Happy 65th Independence Anniversary.
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John Dramani Mahama
5 years
Seven years ago, today, our nation was struck with unquenchable grief and agony when President John Atta Mills departed to his maker. He was a man who stood for the highest ideals of leadership and for the greatest aspirations of our democracy. RIP Prof.
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John Dramani Mahama
1 year
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Senator Shehu Sani
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Ghana’s President is collecting IMF loan with the right hand and using the left hand to warn African Governments against begging the west for money.
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
Recent developments have made it clear, the extent of the spread of the virus. The last report put the number of confirmed cases at 834. Many health experts continue to suggest the necessity and appropriateness of an extension of the restrictions on movement.
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
I called on @officeofJJR , this morning in his office, to discuss a number of NDC-related issues. Very warm discussions as always.
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John Dramani Mahama
3 years
Congratulations Rt. Hon. Alban Sumani Kingsford Bagbin on your election as the Speaker of the 8th Parliament of the 4th Republic. 1/6
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John Dramani Mahama
3 years
Happy birthday, Lordina.
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John Dramani Mahama
8 months
Congratulations to our Black Stars. Great come back from a goal down and a spectacular victory against CAR to book a well-deserved spot in the 2024 AFCON. You’ve made Ghana proud again! Keep shining! Let's go for gold in the AFCON! #BlackStars #TotalEnergiesAFCON
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John Dramani Mahama
6 years
RIP #Ebony .  A talented life cut short. My favourite track on domestic violence and relationships, "maame hwe".
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John Dramani Mahama
3 years
Thank you for coming out to vote in today’s election. Very good results from all parts of the country. We must continue to remain vigilant as we enter the results collation stage. Let’s stay focused and ROAR to the end.
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John Dramani Mahama
1 year
Congratulations Black Stars of Ghana 🇬🇭 🙏
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
Stumbled on this strange video. These are end times indeed! The mouse rather chasing the cat.
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
We’ve shown that we’re willing to let women take their place & be part of decision-making at the highest level. For those who’ve said the time is not right, the question is when will it be right to let women take the highest office of the land? The time is now!”
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John Dramani Mahama
1 year
Merry Christmas!
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John Dramani Mahama
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John Dramani Mahama
3 years
I have announced the suspension of my tour of the Ashanti Region and all NDC campaigns across the country following news of the passing of our founder and former President of Ghana, Jerry John Rawlings. May his soul Rest In Peace.
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John Dramani Mahama
2 months
I am proud to have Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as my running mate. Her integrity, dedication, and vision for a better Ghana make her the ideal candidate to join me in leading our party to victory in the upcoming elections.
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
We will change the face of our politics. No one will be considered less Ghanaian or more Ghanaian than the other on the basis of ownership of a political party card.
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
Happy 70th Birthday Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
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John Dramani Mahama
1 year
Happy New Year!
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John Dramani Mahama
3 years
Happy Sunday: Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. ~ James 1:12
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John Dramani Mahama
2 years
Our country has a really big problem when the President's pride is only in how many elections he has won, rather than how he can alleviate the suffering of the people and create opportunities for them. #Ghana .
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John Dramani Mahama
2 years
Sending a message of congratulations to the playing body and management of Hasaacas Ladies FC for their qualification to the final of the CAF Women’s Champions League. That was an emphatic win over ASFAR of Morocco.
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John Dramani Mahama
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How can you conduct a test run on a new railway line without a track inspection? How long had the vehicle been on the track before the test run? If I were President, I'll be asking some serious questions.
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John Dramani Mahama
1 year
The ‘Agenda 111’ hospitals promise is in its 4th year, yet not a single hospital has been completed to support quality health care delivery. This is contrary to the lofty promise made in 2020. The NPP must learn to take Ghanaians serious. Enough of the slogans!
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John Dramani Mahama
3 years
Ahead of our final game against Uganda tonight, I pray for victory for team #Ghana to lift the African U-20 trophy again. Let’s repeat Rwanda 2009.
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John Dramani Mahama
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John Dramani Mahama
3 years
No weapon fashioned against us shall prosper. All loved ones, pray with Psalm 35 and Psalm 54.
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
Free SHS has come to stay. If anyone comes to you that I, John Mahama, the son of E.A. Mahama is going to cancel FREE SHS, tell that person he or she is a bloody liar. What I am against is the poor implementation that has put a lot of burden of parents. #JohnMahama2020
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John Dramani Mahama
3 years
I voted at the Bole District Assembly Polling Centre this morning. Today, we can restore the soul of our nation. We can cure ourselves from the grotesque levels of corruption and insufferable inequality – and put Ghana on the path of becoming a truly advanced nation.
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John Dramani Mahama
3 years
Meeting with the Secretary General of @commonwealthsec @PScotlandCSG . Together with @NJOAgyemang , NDC National Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo and others, we briefed the Secretary General on the basis of our position on the results declared by the Electoral Commission.
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John Dramani Mahama
3 years
We'll resist any attempts to subvert the will of the people.
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
Congratulations @dwpacademyworld . It’s exciting to see our local talents being recognized for their immeasurable talents & hard work. Across various sectors, it’s very clear Ghana has enormous potential to dominate & rule the world. It’s always, a thing of access & amplification.
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4 years
A win for the Ghana Dance Industry ! 🙏❤️ #DwpAcademy #Already #BlackIsKing
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John Dramani Mahama
3 years
I just got off the phone with my brother, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to console him and the entire family on the loss of their mother, Hajia Mariama Bawumia earlier this morning. May Allah grant her a peaceful rest.
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”— 2 Chronicles 7:14 #StopTheSpread #SafeHands   #StayHome
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John Dramani Mahama
3 years
I agreed to take the vaccine publicly, to encourage and assure all Ghanaians that the vaccines are safe. As a former @gavi Ambassador, I can confidently say that vaccines are useful in preserving our health. Ghanaians must therefore disregard all the rumours about the vaccine.
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John Dramani Mahama
1 year
Some members of the Akufo-Addo gov't have realized their boat is heading for disaster. It must be a relief for those deserting the ship, but it's so late. It's almost pointless. They’ll try hard not to be part of the mess we are in, but let’s not forget the parts they all played.
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John Dramani Mahama
3 years
Congratulations #POTUS elect @JoeBiden . Your resilience is admirable. It’s taken sheer grit and determination to chalk this victory.
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John Dramani Mahama
1 year
I will launch my bid to lead the National Democratic Congress to the 2024 elections on Thursday at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in Sokode near Ho. #BuildGhanaTogether #TheGhanaWeWant
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
“When a man points a finger at someone else, he should remember that four of his fingers are pointing at himself” —Louis Nizer.
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
Ghana is facing a very serious public health emergency caused by #COVID19 . We can all see the evidence from other countries- Italy, China, Iran & others- about how significant the threat of this virus is. Ghana has recorded 11 confirmed cases now. We must act to #StopTheSpread .
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John Dramani Mahama
6 years
Africans and Haitians come from ‘shithole’ countries? Isn’t Trump demonstrating that he’s nothing but a racist and pursuing a policy of ‘Make America White Again’? I congratulate Botswana for showing the way. Our AU Presidents must respond strongly to this insult.
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John Dramani Mahama
6 years
And the African Union speaks.
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
A tale of two cartoons: Sensitivity - Sensitivities (plural). Definition: the quality or condition of being sensitive: feelings liable to be offended or hurt; sensibilities. 1/2
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
#EidMubarak May Allah protect us from COVID-19, grant us good health & accept our prayers.
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John Dramani Mahama
6 months
Another opportunity to reminisce on the impactful life and times of a great leader, HE Jerry John Rawlings, the charismatic Founder of the people-centred National Democratic Congress and former President of the Republic of Ghana. Today, we honour, with gratitude and reverence,…
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John Dramani Mahama
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John Dramani Mahama
1 year
Back from a trip to the Savanna, Northern and Upper West Regions – and poverty has worsened due to extreme inflation & price volatility. The economy is in a near state of collapse; clearly, the NDC has been a better manager of the economy!
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John Dramani Mahama
6 years
$11.4 million Freddie Blay buses ahead of NPP election financed by Universal Merchant Bank? I thought Merchant Bank was sold to my brother, Ibrahim? So Ibrahim Mahama's bank financed the 275 buses for Blay & NPP? LOL!
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is a great party. We have over the last 28 years done our best, contributing enormously and living by our principle of Social Democracy, towards the development of our beloved country, Ghana.
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John Dramani Mahama
7 months
It is clear that the scope and scale of the flooding of communities along the Volta River is bigger than our crippled economy can bear. I recommend to Government to declare a State of Emergency in the affected areas and request relief assistance from our bilateral and…
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John Dramani Mahama
3 years
I am John Dramani Mahama and I stand for Peace. Let there be peace in Ghana, before, during and after the elections. Elections are about counting heads, not cutting heads. And so we will work towards peace. #JMvictory2020 #voteforjohnmahama
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John Dramani Mahama
6 years
Happy birthday Sharaf. 21 years. Begining of adulthood. You are young only once! Enjoy your day.
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
I had the honour of welcoming the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to my office on Friday. It was an opportunity to once again discuss with the Asantehene a number of critical national development issues, and also tap into his wise counsel. 1/3
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John Dramani Mahama
1 year
Let's continue to pray for our brother, Christian Atsu, and his club director. The city of Hayat is in the region affected by the earthquake. Let's continue to pray that God spares their lives.
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🚨🇹🇷 Hatayspor forward Cristian Atsu and director Taner Savut have been left under the rubble after the earthquake in Türkiye. Search and rescue teams are looking them now, reports @yagosabuncuoglu .
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John Dramani Mahama
5 years
The time has come to break the jinx of AFCON. 37 year long wait! Let’s all support our stars with our hearts and prayer. Go for it, our gallant Black Stars!
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
It can become a frustrating psychosis when you are unable to correctly predict the winning ticket of your opponent.
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
I was with @NJOAgyemang today at a retreat of the NDC Campaign Team where she expressed gratitude to the people of Ghana and supporters of the NDC for the overwhelming support shown her.
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John Dramani Mahama
5 years
Thank you my brothers and sisters.
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John Dramani Mahama
3 years
The Supreme Court this morning granted the motion for amendment of my petition challenging the results of the 2020 presidential election declared by the Electoral Commission. The Court also announced its decision to broadcast live the proceedings of the court. #RespectMyVote
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John Dramani Mahama
4 months
On a rather sad note, it is unconscionable that three years after these tragic events, our President, Nana Akufo-Addo, has not uttered even a word of sympathy to the bereaved families. The perpetrators of these murders continue to walk as free men and still hold on to positions…
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John Dramani Mahama
5 years
I called on former President @officeofJJR earlier today, following my election on Saturday.
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
In celebration of the Global Day of Parents, I want to honour the memory of the woman who made me who I am. You gave birth to me & nurtured me. I draw my patience, tolerance, kindness and humility from this great woman. May your kind soul continue to Rest In Peace. #DayofParents
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
Happy New Year, my fellow countrymen and women, friends and family from around the world.
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John Dramani Mahama
5 months
This is a bit rich, coming from a President who superintended the mayhem at Ayawaso West Wuogon and has not had a word of sympathy for the families of our 8 compatriots who died from state-sponsored violence in the 2020 elections.
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John Dramani Mahama
1 year
Outrageous! Gov't lies to individual bond holders; forces a haircut, and plunging more people into poverty! An absolute failure in managing our economy.
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John Dramani Mahama
4 months
Afua Asantewaa, a young Ghanaian woman, is on her fourth day of attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest Sing-A-Thon. She has some 25 hours left to break the existing record and her tenacity is worth celebrating. Her effort has brought global attention to…
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John Dramani Mahama
4 months
By the Grace and Mercies of the Almighty God, 2023 has ended. We’ve entered 2024. Let’s praise and thank our Maker for protecting and preserving us. #NewYear
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John Dramani Mahama
8 months
Join me at 9.00am on Wednesday September 06, 2023 for a Facebook Live session, and available on all my social media handles. #LetsBuildGhanaTogether #TheGhanaWeWant #JohnMahama
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John Dramani Mahama
6 months
Exciting news, Ghana🇬🇭! I am thrilled to announce that I will, this month, kick off a #BuildingGhanaTour , an opportunity to interact, once again, with the good people of Ghana including NDC supporters, and sympathisers across the country. Together, we shall restore hope and…
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John Dramani Mahama
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John Dramani Mahama
6 years
He lived and worked for global peace, security and sustainable development in very challenging times. A proud son of Ghana and Africa. RIP Kofi Annan.
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John Dramani Mahama
5 years
Politics may divide us on ideological lines, during debates & arguments, but Emmanuel Agyarko’s personality & conduct in the political space, always exemplified the gentleman that he was. Lordina & I join in expressing our condolences to the wife, children, family & the NPP. RIP
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
The world has come to expect nothing short of inspiration from the name GHANA. 2020 is an election year, The eyes of the world would continue to be fixed on us. We need to meet the high standards set by previous Electoral Commissions and even better it.
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John Dramani Mahama
3 years
Live | John Mahama speaks on election results
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John Dramani Mahama
6 years
Lessons in Ghanaian politics- don’t use idioms in relation to yourself. They'll stick.
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John Dramani Mahama
1 year
The budget for the Office of the President has ballooned, over the last six years, from GH¢700m to GH¢ 3.1bn in 2022. For expenditure rationalization to be successful, it must first start in the President’s office. Substantial savings of GH¢1bn can be made by slashing the budget.
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John Dramani Mahama
3 years
Centuries will come and go, and monuments will rise and fall, but your name, Prof., will last throughout the ages.
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John Dramani Mahama
4 years
Accepted.
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John Dramani Mahama
4 months
You have proven that anything is possible with hard work and determination, and we do not doubt that you will continue to reach new heights. #afuaasantewaasingathon
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John Dramani Mahama
3 years
I signed a book of condolence in Accra for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He lived a long and fulfilling life during which he touched the lives of many across the World, especially young people. At this time, our hearts go out to Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family.
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John Dramani Mahama
2 years
My daughter, Farida Mahama, does not have a Twitter account. Kindly ignore and stop following the account in the attached screenshot, set up by some unscrupulous person and being used to send out tweets in her name.
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