Question: the african prime minister who first came to power in ghana
Answer: Jerry John Rawlings President of Ghana ( 1st President of the 4th Republic ) In office 7 January 1993 -- 7 January 2001 Vice President Kow Nkensen Arkaah ( 1993 -- 1997 ) John Atta Mills ( 1997 -- 2001 ) Preceded by Himself Succeeded by John Agyekum Kufuor Chairperson of ECOWAS In office 1994 -- 1996 Head of State of Ghana In office 31 December 1981 -- 7 January 1993 Vice President None Preceded by Hilla Limann Head of State of Ghana In office 4 June 1979 -- 24 September 1979 Preceded by General Fred Akuffo Succeeded by Hilla