Former President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that his childhood dreams had nothing to do with politics or leadership but rather simple aspirations of becoming a fireman or a driver.

Speaking at the Cedar Mountain Chapel of the Assemblies of God Church in East Legon, Accra, Mahama reminisced about his early ambitions, saying he was fascinated by fire trucks and transport buses as a child.

"I mean, if you ask me what do you want to be in future, I didn't say I want to be a doctor or a lawyer. At one time I wanted to be a fireman. Because I like their uniform and the red fire trucks they used to drive," he said.

"Then another time I wanted to be a State Transport Company driver. Because you sit in the car from Tamale to Accra, the way he's driving it, it looks nice."

Despite his childhood aspirations, Mahama acknowledged that his life took an unexpected turn, with divine intervention shaping his journey into politics.

"God has kept pushing me in the direction that he wants me to go. At every point, I have been reluctant to follow that trajectory. For instance, politics, I was reluctant to go into politics."

He explained that his hesitation stemmed from his father’s experiences in politics. His father, Emmanuel Adama Mahama, was imprisoned for two years following the overthrow of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, an ordeal that left him disillusioned with politics.

"And so because of the narrations that he had given about the trauma he suffered in prison and the setbacks he suffered as a result of his politics, my mind was, I will not be a politician. But God said, who are you to decide? I will do with you what I want. And the rest is history."

Mahama, a member of the Assemblies of God, visited the church to worship and reflect on his faith. He expressed his hope to serve as an instrument for positive change in Ghana.

“My prayer is, God use me as your instrument. It is you who brought me to this place. It is you who will let me serve your purpose. And the purpose is to serve my fellow Ghanaians and make sure that we're able to turn the fortunes of this country around and make everybody's life better."

Reverend Stephen Wengam, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, commended Mahama and his wife, Lordina, for their support of the church’s growth. He highlighted Mahama’s significance as one of four Presidents associated with the Assemblies of God Church.