About Emmanuel Adama Mahama
Lived 1917 – 2001 (aged 83). Emmanuel Adama Mahama was a Ghanaian politician and teacher.
Emmanuel Adama Mahama was a Ghanaian politician. He served as a Member of Parliament during the First Republic of Ghana. He is the father of John Dramani Mahama, the 4th President of the 4th Republic of Ghana.
Political career An educator and rice farmer, he was the first Minister of State for the Northern Region under the Nkrumah government. Mahama also served as a senior presidential adviser during Ghana's Third Republic under Hilla Limann. He was also the first MP from the West Gonja constituency.
Personal life He was a Presbyterian. His son, John Dramani Mahama, was the president of Ghana from July 2012 until January 2017 and again since January 2025. His younger son, Ibrahim Mahama, is a businessman.
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Who was Emmanuel Adama Mahama?
Ghanaian politician, MP and Minister of State
When was Emmanuel Adama Mahama born?
Emmanuel Adama Mahama was born on 19 August 1917 in Damongo.
When did Emmanuel Adama Mahama die?
Emmanuel Adama Mahama died on 14 June 2001.
What was Emmanuel Adama Mahama's occupation?
Emmanuel Adama Mahama was a politician and teacher.
What nationality was Emmanuel Adama Mahama?
Emmanuel Adama Mahama was Ghanaian.
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