Ghana: Can John Mahama return to the presidency?
By DW
20 May 2023 |
11:28 am
John Mahama — who served as Ghana's president between 2013-2017 — is running for the top job in 2024. His longtime rival, Nana Akufo-Addo, won’t contest next year's vote, which could increase Mahama’s chances of winning.
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