Mahama turns 61 years today

Former President and opposition NDC Flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama turns 61 today, Friday, November, 29, 2019.

There has been an outpouring of best wishes for the former leader as he celebrates his birthday today.

A former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection under the esrtwhile Mahama government, Nana Oye Lithur also celebrated her boss as he marks his 61st Birthday today.

“Many hold positions, but few are leaders. Thank you; For being the leader we can count on
For your selfless service to our countrymen and women.For your tireless pursuit to uplift Ghana. For the faith, you placed in a stranger like myself. Thank you for your endless counsel, for guiding our paths, nurturing our minds and supporting our dreams.
Today I celebrate a Leader, Father, Brother and Loyal friend. Happy birthday your Excellency”

John Mahama was born on November 29th, 1958 in Damango, capital of West Gonja District, up-north.

The consummate politician has served at all levels of political office in Ghana – Ghanaian and Pan-African Member of Parliament, Deputy Minister, Minister, Vice-President and President).

Mahama contested the 2012 Presidential polls and defeated then opposition leader Nana Akuffo-Addo who he had defeated in the 2008 polls as part of the Ata-Mills Mahama Presidential ticket. He was elected for a 4-year term and was sadly defeated by the same Nana Akuffo Addo in the 2016 Presidential polls.

He’s been overwhelmingly endorsed by his party[NDC] to face the President in yet another challenge in 2020 general polls.