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Sunday, November 4, 2012

The New President In Ghana

He was vice now wake up as a main controller  as sitting President that what the Almighty can do in just a second.
President Mahama, who replaced the late president John Atta Mills
John Dramani Mahama was born 29 November 1958 is a Ghanaian politician who has been President of Ghana since July 2012. He was the Vice President of Ghana from 2009 to 2012, and he took office as President on 24 July 2012 following the death of his predecessor, President John Atta Mills. A respected communications expert, historian, and writer, Mahama was a Member of Parliament from 1997 to 2009 and Minister of Communications from 1998 to 2001.
After completing his undergraduate education, Mahama taught History at the secondary school level for a few years. Upon his return to Ghana after studying in Moscow, he worked as the Information, Culture and Research Officer at the Embassy of Japan in Accra between 1991 and 1995. From there he moved to the non-governmental agency (NGO) Plan International's Ghana Country Office, where he worked as International Relations, Sponsorship Communications and Grants Manager between 1995 and 1996.
Widely acclaimed both locally and internationally for his natural charisma, affable, down to earth personality and sterling leadership qualities, Mahama has received an honorary doctorate in the field of Public Administration, by the Ekiti State University of Nigeria, formally known as the Obafemi Awolowo University in “recognition of his politico-socio economic development of Ghana and Africa at various stages of his political career.” [15] The Cuban government, recognising his relentless advocacy for the Cuban cause, namely the lifting of the 50-year economic embargo on the communist country and for the freedom of the detained Cuban five by the United States government, conferred on him the Friendship Medal.The Graduate School of Governance and Leadership also awarded him the African Servant Leadership Award while the Institute of Public Relations recognized Mr. Mahama with a prize for his leadership acumen and technocratic flair. Furthermore, the General Council of Assemblies of GodGhana honoured Mahama with its prestigious honour the “Daniel Award “for his exceptional leadership qualities.After the death of his predecessor,John Atta Mills, his political supporters christened him Ahobrasehene meaning 'King of Humility' in the Akan language to crown his accolades.

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