Ghana on Tuesday swore in president-elect John Mahama in the capital Accra before some 20 regional leaders as he promises to lift the West African gold and cocoa producer out of the doldrums.

John Dramani Mahama was sworn in for a second term as Ghana's president on Tuesday at a ceremony in the capital Accra, pledging to overcome public discontent by boosting the economy and creating much-needed jobs.

John Mahama will be sworn in on Tuesday as Ghana’s president for the third time, as the country faces its worst economic crisis in a generation.

John Mahama was inaugurated as Ghana’s president on Tuesday, returning to the office he held eight years ago following his commanding victory in December elections.

As Ghana’s newly sworn-in President John Mahama begins his term, the clock is already ticking on an ambitious 120-day social contract that seeks to address pressing national challenges and restore public confidence.

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama (C) attends the presidential inauguration at the Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana, Jan. 7, 2025. Mahama took the oath of office on Tuesday after winning the presidential election in December last year. (Xinhua/Seth)