Ghana’s president-elect John Mahama outlines plans for new term
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Ghana's President-elect John Mahama speaks with VOA English to Africa’s Paul Ndih during an interview in Accra, Dec. 13, 2024.
In an exclusive interview with VOA, Ghana's President-elect John Mahama has outlined his vision for improving life for the average Ghanaian following his victory in last week’s general elections. Mahama, who campaigned on reviving Ghana’s struggling economy and tackling unemployment, discussed his plans for job creation, school reform and preserving the environment while allowing small scale miners to make a living. VOA English to Africa’s Paul Ndiho sat down with Mahama on December 13 in Ghana’s capital, Accra.
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Ghana's President-elect John Mahama speaks with VOA English to Africa’s Paul Ndih during an interview in Accra, Dec. 13, 2024.
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