In Memory of a King | Ghanaians Look Back at their Loss as they Celebrate one year of the Death of Former President John Evans Atta Mills

Today, Ghana remembers its year-old loss. At 14.05 GMT last year, the then President, now Late President John Evans Atta-Mills passed away. Ghanaians look back into his life and miss him. Throughout the country, people have been given the chance to express themselves as to what they want to be done in his memory. 

A planning committee was setup to ensure that activities to mark the 1st Anniversary of the Late President John Evans Atta-Mills are made special. Car-parking arrangements have also been decided on towards the 'wreath-laying ceremony' in memory of the Late President. This is scheduled to take place today, Wednesday, 24th July, 2013 at the Asomdwee Park.

"We miss him very much and pray he has eternal rest where ever he is."

Former Vice President of Ghana, Mr. John Mahama, Sworn in as President.

John Mahama signing in as the New President of Ghana.

Newly sworn-in president, Mr. John Mahama has paid glowing tribute to the late President John Mills. In a short speech after he was sworn-in by the Chief Justice President John Mahama said “I lost a father, a friend and a senior colleague.” 


According to him, the president died at 2:15 pm after a short illness. In a sombre mood and a heavy heart, President Mahama on behalf of the government and the people of Ghana extended his condolences to the family of the late president. He said Prof. John Atta Mills was a humble and modest person throughout his years public life and the finest tribute to give the late president is to maintain unity and stability in the party and country as a whole.


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