John Dramani Mahama
- Born:
- November 29, 1958, Damongo, Ghana
- Nationality:
- Ghanaian
- Profession(s):
- Politician, Author
Early Life and Education
- Educated at Achimota School and Ghana Secondary School.
- Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Ghana, Legon.
- Post-graduate diploma in Communication Studies from the University of Ghana.
- Further studies at the Institute of Social Sciences in Moscow, Russia.
Career and Major Achievements
- Member of Parliament for Bole Bamboi (1997-2009).
- Deputy Minister of Communications (1997-1998).
- Minister of Communications (1998-2001).
- Vice-President of Ghana (2009-2012).
- President of Ghana (2012-2017).
- Chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
- Currently a candidate being considered in the biography of present Ghana presidential candidates.
Notable Works
- Authored "My First Coup d'État: Memories from the Lost Decades of Africa" (2012).
Legacy and Impact
John Dramani Mahama served as President of Ghana, overseeing significant infrastructural development and promoting regional integration through his work with ECOWAS. His memoir provides insight into Ghana's political history.
Mahamudu Bawumia
- Born:
- October 7, 1963, Tamale, Ghana
- Nationality:
- Ghanaian
- Profession(s):
- Economist, Banker, Politician
Early Life and Education
- Attended Tamale Secondary School.
- First Class Honours degree in Economics from Buckingham University, UK.
- Master's degree in Economics from Lincoln College, Oxford University.
- Ph.D. in Economics from Simon Fraser University, Canada.
Career and Major Achievements
- Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (2006-2009).
- Lecturer at Emory University's Goizueta Business School.
- Running mate to Nana Akufo-Addo in the 2008, 2012, and 2016 presidential elections.
- Vice-President of Ghana (2017-Present).
- Spearheaded Ghana's digitization agenda.
- Currently a candidate being considered in the biography of present Ghana presidential candidates.
Notable Works
Published research papers in reputable economic journals.
Legacy and Impact
Mahamudu Bawumia has played a significant role in Ghana's economic policy and digital transformation. His work as Vice-President focuses on leveraging technology for development.