Former President John Dramani Mahama has picked up the award for the Africa Political Leader of the Year at a ceremony in South Africa.
The African Leadership Magazine (ALM) held their annual Person of the Year awards and the former President was on hand to pick up his own award.
Mahama, who left office last year after losing elections, was honoured Thursday for his contribution towards deepening and enriching Ghana’s democracy.
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He also delivered the keynote address at the event.
“It is gratifying to know that Africa still has leaders like you bestriding the political space.” said Chairman of the International Advisory board of the ALM, Awards, Ambassador Joe Beasley.
“Africa has found in you and leaders like you, the perfect Apostles of Good Governance and Democracy, who would help in spreading the gospel to the rest of the continent.”