President John Dramani Mahama departs Independence Square
Independence Square, Accra, 1:21PM
President John Dramani Mahama departs the Independence Square as the Presidential Inauguration ceremony ends.
The Guest of Honour and other dignitaries depart.
President John Mahama inspects Guard of Honour
Independence Square, Accra, 1:11PM
President John Dramani Mahama inspects his first Guard of Honour mounted by a contingent from the Ghana Navy.
Speaker Alban Bagbin adjourns sitting of Parliament
Independence Square, Accra, 1:00PM
The Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin adjourns today’s sitting of Parliament at the Independence Square.
African, World Presidents pay courtesies to President John Mahama
Independence Square, Accra, 12:15PM
Guest of Honour, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, delivers an address
Independence Square, Accra, 11:55AM
“It is time that our continent’s critics stop forgetting the stride that Ghana, Nigeria and others have made.” – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
“We celebrate African democracy as Ghana marks transition from one democratic government to another.”
– President Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu
President John Dramani Mahama delivers inaugural address
Independence Square, Accra, 11:21AM
“To the business leaders and entrepreneurs, I invite you to support this few model and join me in shaping a business environment where creativity strives and where the fruits of your investments contribute to the collective welfare of our nation.” – President John Dramani Mahama
“We envisage an innovative and vibrant 24-hour economy.”
The 24-hour economy will be anchored on agric and agribusines”
– President John Dramani Mahama
We’ll create decent and well-paying jobs [for the youth]”
“Great leadership is not defined by the offices we occupy but the legacies we leave behind.”
I see a clarion call from the youth of Ghana… your future must be our priority.”
We will embark on national journey of progress and inclusivity.”
“I feel greatly honoured that you my compatriots considered me worthy of receiving such an unprecedented and overwhelming mandate to steer the affairs our of beloved nation at this critical time in our history” – President John Dramani Mahama
“What can you do to help build that better Ghana that we all crave for?”
“We must have faith because faith empowers us to trust the things that will happen.”
I will take responsibility for any challenges that we have as a nation.”
Today should mark the beginning of a new opportunity: We shall reset our dear nation Ghana”
“My government will be working diligently to strengthen the Public health system.”
“We need to strengthen our ties with our neighbours in the sub-region.”
“Today’s exercise between outgoing president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and I feels a bit like dejavu.
“That is because eight years ago to this day, on January 7, 2017, we shared this same space and performed the same transitional exercise.”
“It is the people of Ghana that we are elected to serve.”
“My re-election is a history worth repeating.”
John Dramani Mahama sworn-in as President of Ghana again
Independence Square, Accra, 11:11AM
John Dramani Mahama has been sworn in as the President of the Republic of Ghana. He took the oaths of office administered by the Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo.
Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang sworn-in as Vice-President of Ghana
Independence Square, Accra, 10:57AM
Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has been sworn-in as the Vice-President of the Republic of Ghana. She took the oaths administered by the Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
President-elect and Vice President-elect arrive
Independence Square, Accra, 10:50AM
President-elect John Dramani Mahama and Vice President-elect Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang arrive at the Independence Square.
Speaker Alban Bagbin calls Parliament to order
Independence Square, Accra, 10:45AM
Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament calls Parliament to order to begin the ceremonies for the swearing-in of President-elect John Dramani Mahama and Vice President-elect Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.
Thousands throng Black Stars Square to witness the Presidential Inauguration
Independence Square, Accra, 10:39AM
Thousands of Ghanaians throng the Black Stars Square, Accra, to witness the swearing in ceremony of President John Dramani Mahama and Vice-President Professor Jane Opoku-Agyemang.
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin arrives
Independence Square, Accra, 10:30AM
Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament has arrived at the Independence Square to preside over Parliament, for the swearing-in of President-elect John Dramani Mahama and Vice President-elect Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria, and special guest of honour arrives
Independence Square, Accra, 10:22AM
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria, and special guest of honour has arrived at the Independence Square for the swearing-in of President-elect John Dramani Mahama and Vice President-elect Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.
Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, former First Lady arrives
Independence Square, Accra, 10:18AM
Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, former First Lady has arrived at the Independence Square for the swearing-in of President-elect John Dramani Mahama and Vice President-elect Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.
National Chief Imam arrives
Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam has arrived at the Independence Square for the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect John Dramani Mahama and Vice President-elect Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.
Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teko Tsuru II, arrives
Independence Square, Accra, 10:16AM
The Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teko Tsuru II, has arrived at the Independence Square for the inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama and Vice President-elect Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo arrives
Independence Square, Accra, 10:14AM
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has arrived at the Independence Square for the inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama and Vice President-elect Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and wife, Samira, arrive
Independence Square, Accra, 10:12AM
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and his wife, Samira, have arrived at the Independence Square for the Inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama.
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor arrives
Independence Square, Accra, 10:10AM
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has arrived at the Independence Square for the inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama.
Accra, Jan 7, GNA – All is set for the inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama and Vice President-elect Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang at the Independence Square in Accra, Ghana.
