Since stepping down as president in 2016, he has played a crucial role within the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), consolidating his image as a man of peace on the continent.
John Dramani Mahama Pulse Ghana Far from retiring after his term of office, Mahama has been able to use his experience to tackle the political crises that are shaking Africa.
As a former Head of State of Ghana, he has a deep understanding of the complex dynamics of conflict.
This has enabled him to position himself as an effective mediator, an expertise that could work in his favour in the current electoral context.