John Dramani Mahama, flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed how his second coming to lead Ghana as President has been shaped by a thought-provoking leadership perspective shared by former President of Nigeria, Matthew Olusegun Okikiola Ogunboye Aremu Obasanjo.
His comments come on the back of a 13-paged memoir from the former leader of the Federal Republic of Nigeria whose launch he was invited as Chairman.
Speaking at the event Wednesday, March 06, 2024, Ghana’s former President disclosed how President Obasanjo’s experience in leadership guided his first term of serving as President for Ghana and how “The Art of Leading” has further broaden his perspectives on leadership.
“Through the 13 chapters Baba expressly weaved for readers, an excellent leadership learning opportunity about biblical characters he referenced that we have never discovered. Reading this book brings a whole new perspective to what I can do as I prepare myself to offer myself again to my country to lead once again,” he noted.
John Mahama continued that the book has thought him that leadership is a sacred trust, urging leaders to seek wisdom and divine guidance to arrive at decisions that will better the lives of their subjects.
John Mahama expressed optimism in how the book will serve unborn generations, imploring those aspiring to lead with integrity to grab themselves a copy.
“I appreciate the perspectives Baba is communicating through this book, having been a leader himself, both in and outside political office. President Obasanjo’s extensive knowledge and experience in leadership have been a tremendous inspiration for many of us who belong to the next generation and it has helped me well in the period when God gave me the opportunity to lead my people and my nation. This book is an inspirational, thought-provoking read for all who seek to lead with integrity and purpose.
“Leadership is a sacred trust and leaders must see divine guidance and wisdom as they make decisions that affect the lives of the people they lead. This book will inspire leaders from all walks of life to embrace the unconventional wisdom of the biblical leaders cited in the book and incorporate this into our leadership strategies,” he added.
