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Full Interview: Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama
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Күн бұрынStraight Talk Africa host Haydé Adams spoke with former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama in a one-on-one interview, covering a range of topics including Ghana's economy, elections and the prospect of a "Marshall Plan" for Africa.
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@smartjt Жыл бұрын
I always love to hear His excellency the former president of Ghana speaks on geopolitical issues. I have so much respect for him.
@richardt1770 Жыл бұрын
What sense is he making? ' He's no brainer'
@kwame9053 Жыл бұрын
@@richardt1770 😂, your comment seeking to say someone isn't making sense doesn't make sense.
@clementduaawere122 Жыл бұрын
President Mahama studied communication and history so he is good at talking but when it comes to economic issues he is useless.
@lilmama2829 Жыл бұрын
@@richardt1770 Is he not sensible that your father and your entire generation and generations to come?
@michaelavornyoh7255 Жыл бұрын
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@harrysemarco5891 Жыл бұрын
If Nana should be asked just 5% of these questions I wunder how he would sound like. Mahama is a gem.
@a.alphbond9003 Жыл бұрын
Since when did sound become the most important factor in determining leadership qualities? Thats third world politics for you. Infact Nana is more eloquent than Mahama, leadership should be about ideas, humility, respect for fellow citizens, integrity, service etc.
@eventfiretv2841 Жыл бұрын
@@a.alphbond9003 lol and u think nana has all those qualities? 😅😅😅😅😅 funny
@a.alphbond9003 Жыл бұрын
@@eventfiretv2841 Read my comment again, I said he was more eloquent than Mahama. Talking about Nana's leadership qualities is crying over spilt milk. He's already in his second term and ineligible to stand for president again. Being eloquent should not be the only criteria in judging the qualities of a good leader. I don't support any party, I'm only interested in the better candidate.
@a.alphbond9003 Жыл бұрын
@@eventfiretv2841 Party fanatics/single issue supporters are the biggest danger to any democracy. They are the reason why corrupt authoritarian leaders exist.
@nanaakosua3456 Жыл бұрын
@@a.alphbond9003 eloquence is different from being knowledgeable. Mahama is more KNOWLEDGEABLE AND THAT'S A FACT.
@oladotunakinbani8028 Жыл бұрын
True and Mature Leader..God Bless You Sir.
@josephbriffo3676 6 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@StraightTalkMedia Жыл бұрын
I am surprise how Ghanaians cannot see the potential in this man. He has got the knowledge and the skills to help Ghana from this economic - trauma we are facing. God bless you J.D. 2024 Election IS ALL YOURS.
@rjbaidoo 5 ай бұрын
where were those potentials years back?
@kwakuamedor558 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mr JM 👍 The President of Ghana 🇬🇭 🙏
@edenrose6718 Жыл бұрын
When à wise man speak it carries undastanding and vision mahama you are a gift to ghananien but the unwise cannot see it 👍👍👏👏👏👏
@matildacleland6581 2 ай бұрын
He is definitely God's gift to Ghana, and God will help and establish His son as Incoming President with a heart for God and mankind
@major1891 Жыл бұрын
He skillfully avoided to side with or go against the decision of the current Ghana 🇬🇭 government's decision on Russia 🇷🇺. - That's some diplomatic dexterity!
@Afrikaislife Жыл бұрын
Remember who owns this KZfaq channel. They do not serve our interests. Instead they wish to sow discord. Destabilize our nation. Stay WOKE!
@Myworld-of2lk Жыл бұрын
Nice you noticed its
@eddiedankie Жыл бұрын
Yes i am happy he didnt answer that
@richardgbande6866 Жыл бұрын
That's smart
@shawanabubakar9505 Жыл бұрын
Thus y I like him. If it was this government they would have paint him black
@efua2074 Жыл бұрын
The Ghanaian English is well understood
@soccertips527 Жыл бұрын
thats what your ear can hear
@Liteskinxo Жыл бұрын
Ghanaian English is the best in Africa no doubts
@masskah8417 Жыл бұрын
The Gambians have the best English in Africa say what you know 😊
@masskah8417 Жыл бұрын
The president did not go to school and all but the people speak good English. The Gambia teacher are all from Ghana they come to Gambia for work some are a teacher in the schools like high secondary schools and even the university of Gambia ❤ so the same people and the same English speaking if you can understand Ghana English language you can understand the Gambia.
@NkunimdiniAsanteAntwi Жыл бұрын
Proud oh Mahama. Deep understanding of the economy. Very impressive.
@nanascorner101 Жыл бұрын
Yes, Ghana's constitution needs to be looked at
@hamdialukman5616 Жыл бұрын
Wow 👏 brilliant. That's my president .WE LOVE YOU MR PRESIDENT ❤. MAY ALLAH BLESS, PROTECT AND GUIDE YOU TO THE RIGHT PATH. AAAMEEN
@gershondarah1202 Жыл бұрын
This man is having heart of King Solomon the feeling for human being.
@bismarkcudjoe5415 Жыл бұрын
Did I hear him say strengthen what & which institutions? The interviewer should have asked him how many institutions he strengthen when he was in office? They always make fool of us, amass wealth, give juicy and hiding contracts to their family and friends and when out of power they go to them for kick backs. Fellow Ghanaians please I beg u think small and don't be carried away with these empty headed leaders all what they know is to speak eloquently at global forums. Are we going to eat eloquence? I'm sorry but foolish leaders!!
@omanmaina1193 Жыл бұрын
I REALLY LOVE MY FORMER PRESIDENT
@khojolancet1783 Жыл бұрын
Great delivery Mr Mahama. This time all Ghanaian are ready to do all their best to help improve our country again. We wish our leaders will listen to the people for the benefit of the people not themselves.
@richardgbande6866 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for ur honesty
@blessingtretsu677 Жыл бұрын
We share a common feeling, it’s our country and no one will build it well than us. The kind of Ghana leave for our children is important
@richardgbande6866 Жыл бұрын
Jm is a sweet gentleman with focus..He knows what he talks about
@hardmess625 Жыл бұрын
What an excellent speech from the former president. May the lord be with you, sir.
@Patricia-2021 Жыл бұрын
Mahama my love and respect for you is deep 💯🙌
@franciskaydor9633 7 ай бұрын
Great I am Atty J Francis Kaydor one of African Youth parliamentarian from liberia West Africa
@tettehmatey6994 Жыл бұрын
Mahama is a good communicator, the problem with governance in Africa is accountability. The appointees must be on their toes, the bane of leadership in Ghana is `corruption’.
@newloveacheampong2882 Жыл бұрын
Very Precise submission
@blessingtretsu677 Жыл бұрын
On point
@juliusbennieh7571 Жыл бұрын
The best president of Ghana🤜🤜
@margaretodoi3377 Жыл бұрын
How can Ghanaians loses such a man full of wisdom like this
@samuelarthur3523 Жыл бұрын
Masa masa they are all the same full of wisdom when he comes to power the same people praising him will deny him
@BestBrainTawiah Жыл бұрын
Eeh! Can Akuffo Addo even understand this interviewer's question? Let alone to explain in detail and convincly like Mahama is eloquently doung? Why did Ghanaians shoot themselves in the foot that hard by allowing the current government to steal the elections. Ghana taking aback 30 years. It will be difficult to recover, but people like Mahama can bounce it back.
@PalamoduxOctavex Жыл бұрын
I wonder Sis, and now they are crying like babies.. Hopefully He is re-elected come 2024.
@official1tesla327 Жыл бұрын
@@PalamoduxOctavex God forbid
@ghanalove1675 Жыл бұрын
Tribalism!
@sallynellycoleman5828 Ай бұрын
Listening to His Excellency once again of this interview, am more than convinced to give him and NDC my vote. Thank you your Excellency.
@sadiyamohammed6318 Жыл бұрын
My president ❤🎉🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 bless you sir You have a good heart ♥️ for Ghanaian🇬🇭
@FELIXKENU17 Жыл бұрын
Yes my president What a man
@agegeagege5190 Жыл бұрын
Very proud of him.
@elizabethmanu1513 Жыл бұрын
My favourite man.. So calm and decent
@abaji3536 Жыл бұрын
And corrupt!
@KK-so1zd Жыл бұрын
Great leader!
@Baffour459 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been educated very well.
@fukuomens2229 6 ай бұрын
I love JDM I'm very proud to see him as my former president represents ghana internationally but i don't want him back because he has done his best God bless him for that. Let other peoples also come and demonstrate their skills.
@dzifaazaletey4540 Жыл бұрын
We hear all those sweet English all the time.Pls god is our provider
@josephyamoah8760 Жыл бұрын
I love him
@ndubuisiona6179 Жыл бұрын
Please VOA help us to interview Nigerian President as you do to Ghanaians. Thanks so much.
@k.asante4429 Жыл бұрын
They always say that we will amend the constitution on opposition but do nothing about it when we give them our votes all because those clauses in the constitution favors them.. RESPECT THE VOTER. 🙏
@jhonkhan8153 Жыл бұрын
💯👍❤
@soccerarena4129 Жыл бұрын
At least Mr Mahama started the process,but when he left the new government abandoned it
@panafricandreadlock3498 Жыл бұрын
It was during the NDC regime in 2012 that the constitution was reviewed... So check your records...
@footballhighlights2819 Жыл бұрын
Full of wisdom and care about this nation, we love you this current situation of our economy is really bad. Everyone crying 😢 we want you back JM ❤️
@kobinahagan4865 Жыл бұрын
The first thing you do right by the people is to stop importations and enhance the production sector. It would be unpopular but it is the only way. And stump out corruption
@joenettey Жыл бұрын
i agree with you 100%
@principalgah5918 Жыл бұрын
Was searching for this before I comment
@denniskoeman3098 Жыл бұрын
You are very right, sir
@obsidianachernar2897 Жыл бұрын
Maybe this is the only wise statement here. Most people don't understand how things work, smh
@obsidianachernar2897 Жыл бұрын
True wisdom is not in eloquence of speech but in demonstration, show working.
@efuaappiawa3140 Жыл бұрын
Our wisdom, brilliant, former 👏 incoming 👏 👌 🙌 glorious president fingers crossed 🤞
@emmanueladu-kowblah9162 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant interview, both the interviewer and interviewee.
@edenrose6718 Жыл бұрын
Visionner man and determinat to change life or his people selfish less humble man. 👍💗💗😍😍😍
@abdulmajeedpiyam6199 8 ай бұрын
Eloquence par excellence.
@princtyninc8712 Жыл бұрын
God Bless your Mr President. Listening to you reignites our hope ))
@shawanabubakar9505 Жыл бұрын
Woow I really enjoyed this interview.
@albertappiah8816 Жыл бұрын
A good statesman.
@desmondgador8727 Жыл бұрын
His humility alone awwwww
@user-id3ez1jd4q Ай бұрын
An intelligent man speaking. He knows what he says. Go and continue your work wai.
@azuureageta20 Жыл бұрын
JDM is next to Nkrumah. Truly statesman!
@Kmob-rk5tl Ай бұрын
You're joking!
@user-jg9qp6rq4d 2 ай бұрын
Alan Kyerematen comes to the Presidency with a unique blend of credentials. For the first time in the Fourth Republic the Occupant of Jubilee House is going to be a leader with all the required competences: 1) VISION 2) EXECUTION CAPABILITIES 3) UNBLEMISHED INTEGRITY (NO CORRUPTION WHATSOVER) Alan has raised the bar and Ghanaians are ready to vote for the highest standards. Alan can make Ghana an economic power second to none on the African continent. VOTE ALAN PRESIDENT. VOTE FOR THE BEST IN AFRICA NO MORE CORRUPTION (AIRBUS, SAGLEMI, AGYAPA, GRA-SML, ETC.) GHANA WILL RISE AGAIN!
@RAYDEEY17 Жыл бұрын
I decided not to vote, but the constitution amendments alone is going to make me vote for him.
@samuelkorleykorley700 Жыл бұрын
He won’t do it. We have heard that from both parties, they’re all the same
@josephgyamfi2856 Жыл бұрын
@Raymond Adusei, sorry to tell you but you are very naive, no wonder NDC and NPP are having a filed day, because majority of the population have the same brains like you are. Just to remind you, do you remember this man said Ghanaians have short memories?, you have prove him right. Do you know that the constitution review was started by Mills and a whole bunch of recommendations were made?, what was he doing during his time as President?, this man has a sinister motive, trust me. A power drunk like Trump, he will change the constitution term limits which will allow him to remain in power for as long as he wants. I don’t trust him a bit.
@jamesosei6888 Жыл бұрын
@@samuelkorleykorley700 yep all talks just to win power
@EmefaBrown5 Жыл бұрын
Gyimie
@EmefaBrown5 Жыл бұрын
go and vote for him, you don't reason up, when he comes to brag, then you fall into the lies, later you come out to shout and cry
@nadomara4942 Жыл бұрын
The best president ever in Ghana .
@amaningofosu9034 Жыл бұрын
Hahahah even mahama will laugh at you😁
@AK-lb8jq Жыл бұрын
Who?
@nadomara4942 Жыл бұрын
He JDM apart from Kramer Nkrumah he is .unless you are blind
@amaningofosu9034 Жыл бұрын
@@nadomara4942 are u even a Ghanaian what is kramer or u mean Kwame...the military dictator Acheampong has more achievement than ur idol mahama if not that mills tragically died who is Mahama... and again under mahama there was no global economic recession as we have now most governments if not all are unpopular.He's the only one term president in the 4th republic that speaks volumes wake up.
@raston_ Жыл бұрын
@@amaningofosu9034 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 ur head die ruff... stop displaying ur ignorance in public
@panafricandreadlock3498 Жыл бұрын
One of the international intelligent sons of Africa... A selfless leader...simple...open-minded
@naanawobson2145 Жыл бұрын
Great submission. I love your humility
@mankind630 Жыл бұрын
We want leaders who will walk their talk and not the other way round ❤❤
@jerryngb1 Жыл бұрын
Wasn't he a president before?
@benjaminkofiephsonisraelgy8100 Жыл бұрын
they still don’t wanna learn knowledge that’s why we keep on suffering from this society and systematic puppets smh
@amoakobeatrice258 Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah 😎
@bitignanbdjonah4812 Жыл бұрын
Blessings upon you and your generations
@johnsonyawodame5105 Жыл бұрын
A true statement brilliant submission!
@williamdailyn Жыл бұрын
One thing each Ghanaian know right now is that. We are ruled by a president who is fast and quick to talk about credits that is being given to him but not quick to speak about the dead dying economy.
@nuelwoode5373 Жыл бұрын
Great submission Mr. President... God bless u.
@emmanueldadzie2792 Жыл бұрын
Great interview! Keep up the good work!
@johnagbugblah8208 Жыл бұрын
Great leader
@efua2074 Жыл бұрын
Very clear talk
@davidolawole1939 Жыл бұрын
God bless JM.
@artlas635 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant.
@johnamoah6043 Жыл бұрын
Very smart responses
@babatico6685 Жыл бұрын
Yes das wisdom man John dramani mahama
@jacobblessing4598 Жыл бұрын
Man with work of vision John Mahama
@yawmassigah7969 Жыл бұрын
Solid submission
@jamesosei6888 Жыл бұрын
They talk so well when they're in opposition but when giving power it's completely different.
@a.alphbond9003 Жыл бұрын
Absolute power-corrupts! Ghanaian-democracy is matured enough to move to a parliamentary system. In a presidential system, the legislature has no hold over the executive and the president, the head of the government can easily turn-authoritarian or become detached from the plight of the people. It entrusts to much power in the hands of one man.
@Neutralinpolitics Ай бұрын
Not with this man
@wiseup2399 Жыл бұрын
Président Mahama a peaceful man in Ghana.
@comahsamuel3969 Жыл бұрын
God blessed you my president.
@markgemegah3716 Жыл бұрын
JM is actually on top of international and domestic issues affecting Ghana. Best material for the job comes 2024
@fatawo2618 Жыл бұрын
Why did Ghanaians reject this sensible man for the most incompetence man ever in ghana's history
@HolisticDoctor_ Жыл бұрын
Impressive submission!
@sendiferjohnson7497 Жыл бұрын
My president ❤❤❤
@yahayaawudu2365 Жыл бұрын
When such words are heard from the Formal President,hopes are gathered again waiting for the thump to decide ❤️
@johnadablah2741 Жыл бұрын
We love u more daddy 🔥♥️🤞
@jakingsarchly6433 Жыл бұрын
Well he answered the international diplomatic question very well. I'm still lost in what actual ways he will change the current situation in Ghana. Made alot of summarizing points on problems at hand but no actual solutions to battle those points he mentioned. It's like borrowing money from the loan sharks still coming back for more saying it will get better depending on the amount you take this time.
@jamesdebrah947 Жыл бұрын
I share your sentiments my brother
@amoakobeatrice258 Жыл бұрын
That is it! Very very sad Let's leave the mess for them to clear for another 6 years Akuffo thought presidenc was an easy thing with just brofo He realised now that is not a family league game
@amoakobeatrice258 Жыл бұрын
And maybe use it with wisdom and transparency. Hmm observers are worried!!!
@nyandehaniel2570 Жыл бұрын
This man is the best president for Ghana
@jewu8239 6 ай бұрын
Yes I really like JM
@mercyayensu6442 8 ай бұрын
Only his voice mnnn Thank you sir
@Gatitdone Жыл бұрын
Excellent interview Mr President! We are counting on you…
@jabaafricatv7661 Жыл бұрын
God bless u John Dramani Mahama
@bassiratuyakubu8855 Жыл бұрын
JM you are a great man we love you,please be careful,Kwaku Ayidoho is JEALOUS of you but the Almighty is is always fighting for you
@ernestnyame8080 Жыл бұрын
Lol, I disagree though
@slysterdurbar4871 Жыл бұрын
God doesn't fight for thieves and liars.
@absonlineschool9397 Жыл бұрын
@@slysterdurbar4871 yes God doesn't fight for theives and liars. That is why Ghana is suffering under Nana Addo. God is not fighting for him
@slysterdurbar4871 Жыл бұрын
@@absonlineschool9397 Nana addo and mahama their is no basis for comparison. Mahama was the only vice president, whose own boss atta mills set up a committee to investigate him,thus atta mills untimely death.
@amaningofosu9034 Жыл бұрын
@@absonlineschool9397 every country is struggling under this current world economic recession
@ginagasty4293 26 күн бұрын
God bless you JM
@akwasiamoako9889 Жыл бұрын
well done Jm
@adubimpong4095 Жыл бұрын
It's saje talks: strengthen what institutions n to fight what curruption. We can only see mistakes when we are in opposition.
@Kmob-rk5tl 2 ай бұрын
Mahama once said: WE HAVE EATEN THE MEAT TO THE BONE. MAHAMA? NEVER AGAIN!!!
@gladysgasokpo4298 Жыл бұрын
We love u jm❤
@alicecollins3593 Жыл бұрын
God bless this humble man 🙏🙏👍
@hamdialukman5616 Жыл бұрын
AAAMEEN
@abdulmajeedpiyam6199 5 ай бұрын
If you don't need such a man as your leader, who else will you need?
@phranc_pha6239 Жыл бұрын
this man is well humble
@Honeychapgh Жыл бұрын
😅😅😅😅😅
@derickfrempong9029 Жыл бұрын
Keep lying to yourself
@Honeychapgh Жыл бұрын
@@derickfrempong9029 I shock sef 😆
@derickfrempong9029 Жыл бұрын
It's like they think we don't remember how his presidency was like
@Honeychapgh Жыл бұрын
@@derickfrempong9029 yes oo bro adey shock cuz i still remember everything how i lost most of my customers and went broke and i was always borrowing from fraudboys who were my friends due to dumsor
@highest6573 Жыл бұрын
Mahama let’s win this 2024 to make the economy stable 🙏💯
@Mike-Speed Жыл бұрын
Wise man.
@thetruthmustbetold663 Жыл бұрын
Freedom fighters together we stand we can make a difference ✨️ 🙏 💪 🙌
@pawdaclassicsgh4553 Жыл бұрын
The constitution part I love this man for saying that🙏🙏🙏🙏
@fiadelli14Uall Жыл бұрын
How much do I have in my digital account? I am ready for the development of Africa.
@isaacmensah1515 Жыл бұрын
Well said JM….but make sure you do all that you have said especially the review of the constitution when we the people of Ghana give you our vote. #respectthevoter#
@PalamoduxOctavex Жыл бұрын
Well said Prez Mahama, we look forward to your re-election come 2024.
@paulinenguessan4584 Жыл бұрын
This man is wayyy better than that guy seated in the flag staff house.
@coventrypinto2808 Жыл бұрын
yeah but we dont want him and that is todays ghana
@divaprettyakakapequeen9438 Жыл бұрын
Ghana doesn’t need IMF money. Where’s the money we’re sitting on. What happened to Ghana without aid. The money and assets that these politicians thieves has accumulated and outsourced should be confiscated. Who’s holding who accountable. But anyway it’s nice listening to the ex president.
@xxbx8415 Жыл бұрын
my voting drought ends in 2024... I'm for jm
@ebencobbs7036 Жыл бұрын
The Economy Changer ✌️
@Sampaps-yz2zy 9 ай бұрын
Give him one more chance Ghana ppl.
@richardgbande6866 Жыл бұрын
A true statesman
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