Ghana's new president is 53 year old writer and historian, John Dramani Mahama. Mahama had been the vice president before he was sworn in as president this evening following the sudden death of John Atta Mills.
NYC-1 says: He is a smart guy and speaks good English; and have just written a book called: "My coup'deta" (not too sure of the spelling). I wish him the best of luck. Ghana is a functional country. I hope Niaja vp will write a book about 'looting and allocations.'
May his soul rest in peace,This name John must be something else in Ghana because everyone seems to like the name.Even the formal president's name was John and now this new one is John.Anyways its a good Christian name.
@Anon 12:40am.And why is it a bit quick?u must be one of those 15/16 year olds who have access to the internet ryt?well just make sure u take your Government studies(hope it still been taught)seriously,it would help in broadening ur knowledge instead of showing ur ignorance,it a pity.The Presidency is not supposed to be vacant for more than 48hours(in Ghana)and @ every point in time either the Prez or the Veep or the Speaker of Parliament must be in the country. Hope u have been educated,u sure needed it.Ghana just did what's constitutionally stipulated!
What is it about JOHN and the Presidency in Ghana? From JOHN Jerry Rawlings to JOHN Kuffour to JOHN Atta Mills & now JOHN Dramani Mahama!!! Hmmmmmm #OKBYE
The German Immigrant says...@ anonymouss July 25, 2012 12:40 AM, yes its supposed to be that quick. In Nigeria the abundance of pageantry undermines the actual work that needs doing. Here is a perfect example of a progressive society that shows willing...RIP Attah Mills One of my best lecturers at Legon. I'd advice them to treat this as suspicious and investigate whatever policies he must have been working on recently.. ...says The German Immigrant
Hope Nigeria is learning from countries like Ghana. I still remember how some northern "elites" tried to scheme president Goodluck out of his rightful post as president, after yar'adua died.
I hope our politicians are learning from there little neighbour? No drama! no film shoot! just smooth and easy transition. And that's the way it ought to be. Nuff said
What a sudden promotion! God puts down one to set up another.psalm 75. A lesson for everyone...be prepared at all times. Nobody knows their departure date. Make peace with God now and dnt delay.set ur priorities right. What will it profit u if u gain the whole world and lose ur soul??. Atta mills planned to come to nigeria y. Day and died y.day. He didn't see death coming at all. Hope he was at right standing wit hs maker. That's d only way he will R.I.P.
Linda, this is an example of beware of what you say to others because it might bounce back at you. When our President, Yar A'dua died, Ghanians were saying that we killed him. It was on their propaganda Radio Stations making fun of Nigeria and saying all sorts of rubbish. So what is happening now? Their too much wahala and insults (open criticisms) on their president killed the man. Nothing else! Ted Philips
i hope Nigeria govt can learn from ghanian govt. if it is nigeria such thing happened they would still be debating if he's still alive or not, this could go on for another 3 months while d vice president becomes redundant during dis period, as at d time of sending this msg, the vice president has taken over d mantle of office smoothly without any drama!! shame on Nigeria govt
No it was not a bit quick. It was quick and quick is how it should be. You do not leave a country without a leader for even a minute. Its unlike in Nigeria where we mourn the president for 7 days with public holiday too and then vice president is sworn in as president but every political opponent fights over it.
Quick is the way it should be. Rest assured Ghana will always remember and revere him.
Historian i really do hope he can lead the country any how sha i wish him all the best.as for atta mill dying i wonder why dey did not take him to his spiritual father for haling (just wondering oh before (L.I B readers go report me)
I wish him God,s guidance in his leadership. I hope Naija is watching and could copy if not emulate this good country Ghana.May God help Nigeria in our own rulership.
Sincere condolences to the whole Ghanaian nation, and especially to the late Honourable John Atta Mills' bereaved family. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Congratulations and good luck to the incoming president.
Anon 12:27 what do you mean speaks good english? Every well educated ghanaian who went to good ghanaian schools is very eloquent and speaks great english. Thats comes dime a dozen. No biggy
...what do you mean? How is that too quick? Oh soorrryyyy, I forgot they were supposed to drink pammy (palm wine) first and dance around the dead body for 30 days before ushering in the next president. Abegii..
now that is what i call a smooth transition
ReplyDeleteWOW, SUCH A NICE IDEA, HE WAS SWORN IN IMMEDIATELY, NO TIME TO WASTE
ReplyDeleteGood luck to the new prezzo. All the best
ReplyDeleteNYC-1 says: He is a smart guy and speaks good English; and have just written a book called: "My coup'deta" (not too sure of the spelling). I wish him the best of luck. Ghana is a functional country. I hope Niaja vp will write a book about 'looting and allocations.'
ReplyDeleteIt's coup d'état.jt helpin!
DeleteCoup de tat
Deletethe work must be do,no vacancy must be left unfilled.we luv africa
ReplyDeleteThe work must be do,no vacancy must be left unfilled,we love Africa
ReplyDeleteI am from Akwa Ibom state,stop embarassing us...seriously like 'do'?.
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May his soul rest in peace,This name John must be something else in Ghana because everyone seems to like the name.Even the formal president's name was John and now this new one is John.Anyways its a good Christian name.
ReplyDeleteSisteh why??? "Even the formal"
DeleteHaba sisteh its FORMER... Please stop disgracing Nigerians biko. Stop spelling as you pronounce.
Isnt that a bit quick???
ReplyDelete@Anon 12:40am.And why is it a bit quick?u must be one of those 15/16 year olds who have access to the internet ryt?well just make sure u take your Government studies(hope it still been taught)seriously,it would help in broadening ur knowledge instead of showing ur ignorance,it a pity.The Presidency is not supposed to be vacant for more than 48hours(in Ghana)and @ every point in time either the Prez or the Veep or the Speaker of Parliament must be in the country.
DeleteHope u have been educated,u sure needed it.Ghana just did what's constitutionally stipulated!
That is what the constitution says,and it was rather late, no country wants to risk a coup d'etat!!
DeleteYou lack mental capacity to comment,there is no vacuum in governance
DeleteAll the best! Praying he will impact lives!
ReplyDeleteFind "Him" before you find "the one"- http://princessofzion.wordpress.com/2012/07/24/find-him-before-you-find-him/
He kinda looks like dangote
ReplyDeleteWhat is it about JOHN and the Presidency in Ghana? From JOHN Jerry Rawlings to JOHN Kuffour to JOHN Atta Mills & now JOHN Dramani Mahama!!! Hmmmmmm #OKBYE
ReplyDeleteThe German Immigrant says...@ anonymouss July 25, 2012 12:40 AM, yes its supposed to be that quick. In Nigeria the abundance of pageantry undermines the actual work that needs doing. Here is a perfect example of a progressive society that shows willing...RIP Attah Mills One of my best lecturers at Legon. I'd advice them to treat this as suspicious and investigate whatever policies he must have been working on recently.. ...says The German Immigrant
ReplyDeleteHope Nigeria is learning from countries like Ghana. I still remember how some northern "elites" tried to scheme president Goodluck out of his rightful post as president, after yar'adua died.
ReplyDeletei wish the new president a great run.
ReplyDeletemay the soul of the faithful departed rest in peace.
@inang etim, did u mean d work must be done? Think u shuld paraphrase thank u.
ReplyDeleteGhana is working. Congrats to d new president..hmnn, linda why do all their presidents answer John..lolz. Just asking..pls, post my comment.
ReplyDeleteNow, that is a Democracy.
ReplyDeleteI hope our politicians are learning from there little neighbour? No drama! no film shoot! just smooth and easy transition. And that's the way it ought to be. Nuff said
ReplyDelete*their
ReplyDeleteArticle 66 of Ghana's constitution says so. congrats our new prez
ReplyDeleteQF
ReplyDeleteNw ds is a country dt know wat their doin nt lyk naija dt it tuk dm mths to swear-in d vp.
What a sudden promotion! God puts down one to set up another.psalm 75. A lesson for everyone...be prepared at all times. Nobody knows their departure date. Make peace with God now and dnt delay.set ur priorities right. What will it profit u if u gain the whole world and lose ur soul??. Atta mills planned to come to nigeria y. Day and died y.day. He didn't see death coming at all. Hope he was at right standing wit hs maker. That's d only way he will R.I.P.
ReplyDeletedat's jst d way 4ward,go on ghana
ReplyDeleteHope Nigeria,the impotent Giant of Africa is watching!
ReplyDeleteLinda, this is an example of beware of what you say to others because it might bounce back at you. When our President, Yar A'dua died, Ghanians were saying that we killed him. It was on their propaganda Radio Stations making fun of Nigeria and saying all sorts of rubbish. So what is happening now? Their too much wahala and insults (open criticisms) on their president killed the man. Nothing else!
ReplyDeleteTed Philips
Amen!! I remember that very well. Karma is a bitch!!!!!
DeleteThought the first lady will take over
ReplyDeleteDat was so fast,der didn't even allow d soul 2 rest b4 putting in new person na waoooo RIP
ReplyDeleteMay his gentle soul rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteThe new President should continue the good wrk of the late president. God bless the federal republic of Ghana.
Dat z wot i cul gud Goverment,unlyk d typ we hv in 9ja.....Dem 4 don hide am mak we no knw....May God gv MAHAMA d Wismom 2 rule z pipo Amen..
ReplyDelete"Dramani" Really?
ReplyDeletei hope Nigeria govt can learn from ghanian govt. if it is nigeria such thing happened they would still be debating if he's still alive or not, this could go on for another 3 months while d vice president becomes redundant during dis period, as at d time of sending this msg, the vice president has taken over d mantle of office smoothly without any drama!! shame on Nigeria govt
ReplyDeleteAnonymous said...
ReplyDeleteIsnt that a bit quick???
July 25, 2012 12:40 AM
No it was not a bit quick. It was quick and quick is how it should be. You do not leave a country without a leader for even a minute. Its unlike in Nigeria where we mourn the president for 7 days with public holiday too and then vice president is sworn in as president but every political opponent fights over it.
Quick is the way it should be. Rest assured Ghana will always remember and revere him.
Historian i really do hope he can lead the country any how sha i wish him all the best.as for atta mill dying i wonder why dey did not take him to his spiritual father for haling (just wondering oh before (L.I B readers go report me)
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in peace but life continues... Congratulations to de new presido. “Gud & bad works hand in hand”....
ReplyDeleteIn Nigeria, unless the vice president is an Hausa man, there will be trouble. There will be no smooth transition.
ReplyDeleteI wish him God,s guidance in his leadership. I hope Naija is watching and could copy if not emulate this good country Ghana.May God help Nigeria in our own rulership.
ReplyDeletePast 4 or 5 Presidents of Ghana have been called John, It must be a goodluck name :)
ReplyDeleteNo time, i think i buy the idea
ReplyDeleteSincere condolences to the whole Ghanaian nation, and especially to the late Honourable John Atta Mills' bereaved family. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Congratulations and good luck to the incoming president.
ReplyDeletewow, three presidents in a row...all Johns. mmmhmm
ReplyDeleteHe looks good. And yes Rawlings is a john so is kuffuor, so is Mahama. Ghanaians love their Johns!
ReplyDeleteThe spirit of GoodlucK Jonathan is taken over the whole of Africa. Who is the next president to die so that the VP will take over?
ReplyDeleteAnon 12:27 what do you mean speaks good english? Every well educated ghanaian who went to good ghanaian schools is very eloquent and speaks great english. Thats comes dime a dozen. No biggy
ReplyDeleteomg these comments have made my morning lol
ReplyDeleteTo ...@ anon July 25, 2012 12:40 AM
ReplyDelete...what do you mean? How is that too quick? Oh soorrryyyy, I forgot they were supposed to drink pammy (palm wine) first and dance around the dead body for 30 days before ushering in the next president. Abegii..
Rock on Ghana!
From a Nigerian