Ghana's John Mahama sworn in after presidential comeback

Ghana's President John Mahama takes oath of office at his inauguration at the Independence Square in Accra on January 7, 2025. [AFP]

Ghana on Tuesday swore in president-elect John Mahama in the capital Accra before some 20 regional leaders as he promises to lift the West African gold and cocoa producer out of the doldrums.

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.