John Mahama Sworn-in As Ghana’s President
John Mahama has been sworn in for a second term as Ghana’s president.
Mahama won 56 percent of the vote in the nation’s presidential election on December 9, defeating ruling party candidate and Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, who secured 41 percent.
During his campaign, President Mahama pledged to introduce deliberate policy interventions to encourage and support businesses and companies to operate 24/7, preferably in a three-shift system of eight hours each.
Mahama has wasted no time in making key appointments, with Augustus Tannoh set to serve as the presidential adviser on the 24-hour economy and the rapid growth of exports.
Mr Tannoh, a 68-year-old former presidential candidate, will oversee the implementation of the 24-hour economy, a major campaign promise made by the new president.
Other key appointments include Julius Debrah as chief of staff, a role he also held during Mr Mahama’s first tenure, Valerie Sawyerr has been named Senior Presidential Adviser on Governmental Affairs, while Prosper Bani will serve as Director of the Temporary Security Taskforce.
Callistus Mahama has been appointed Executive Secretary to the President, and Marietta Brew will act as Legal Counsel.
Mr Mahama campaigned on fixing the economy and restoring economic stability in Ghana.
