New President of Ghana

• John Mahama became the President of Ghana for the third time.

• John Mahama won the presidential election last year by promising to tackle the economic crisis, corruption and unemployment.

• He was the President of Ghana between July 2012 and January 2017.

• He will replace the current President Nana Akufo-Addo. Mahama was first sworn in as President in July 2012.