The Mahama Paradox: International prestige and domestic struggles

When John Dramani Mahama assumed office on January 7, 2025, he accomplished a historic feat: the first former president in Ghana’s Fourth Republic to successfully reclaim the executive office after being voted out. Globally, Mahama’s return was hailed as a triumph of democratic resilience. Shortly after his inauguration, he was elected the Second Vice Chairperson of the African Union. With…