The President of Ghana is the elected head of state and head of Government of Ghana. Officially styled President of the Republic of Ghana and Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces. The current President of Ghana is H.E. John Dramani Mahama, who leads the executive branch of the Government of Ghana since succeeding to the presidency of the Republic of Ghana after a overwhelming victory in the 2024 presidential election. He was inaugurated on 7^th January, 2025

Powers and Duties of the President

Chapter 8 of the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana states the duties and the powers of the President. The president is required to:

·         Uphold the Constitution

·         Exercise executive authority of the Republic of Ghana

·         Preserve the safety of the Republic of Ghana.

Also, the president is given the powers:

As the leader of the executive branch of government

As the commander-in-chief of the military of the Republic of Ghana

·         To declare war

·         To hold referenda regarding issues of national importance

·         To issue executive orders

·         To issue medals in honor of service for the nation

·         To issue pardons

·         To declare a state of emergency suspending all laws or enacting a

State of Martial Law

The President may execute or cause to execute treaties, agreements or conventions in the name of the Republic of Ghana.  The President shall take precedence over the populace of the Republic of Ghana and may refer important policy matters to a national referendum, declare war, conclude peace and other treaties, appoint senior public officials, and grant amnesty (with the concurrence of the Parliament of Ghana).  In times of serious internal or external turmoil or threat, or economic or financial crises. The president may assume emergency powers "for the maintenance of national security or public peace and order".