An Open Letter to the President of Ghana, His Excellency President John Daramani Mahama

"Following his recent election into office, a concerned Ghanaian has something to say and did it this way... in an open letter."

Dear President Mahama,

I am writing to you as a proud National Democratic Congress (NDC) activist with high hope in my heart for our great party. I have listened to you keenly since you became the President of Ghana and your commitment to job creation and preserving the peace within the NDC family and the nation as a whole is quite critical

President Mills Funeral Date has Been Set.

Late President, John Evans Atta Mills.

The family of the late President John E. A. Mills has announced to the entire public that he [the President] will soon be laid to rest. The  days selected for the funeral rites are from 8 - 10th of August, 2012. 

As for the place of burial, it will be in the Flagstaff House, Accra. President John Dramani Mahama was said to have taken the decision which would see to it that a portion of the Flagstaff House is dedicated to the burial of Presidents and other high ranking officials of the country.

Haruna Iddrisu disclosed this on Joy FM and Multi TV’s news analysis programme, Newsfile Saturday, Accra. It is however unknown for now. Mr Kwesi Amissah [President's brother], mentioned that all funeral rites would be held in Accra. He also  added that there would be no other ceremonies anywhere else.

Mr Amissah also revealed that President Mills' one week would be held at his Regimanuel Gray residence at the Spintex Road on Tuesday, July 31.

"I'm not sure if all people are invited but we still pray for his gentle soul."

Courtesy:

myjoyonline

Ghana's New President, Mr. John Mahama holds First Cabinet Meeting

President and members of Cabinet.

President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday began his first day in office with an emergency cabinet session, following the demise of the late President John Evans Atta Mills on Tuesday July 24 in Accra.

Earlier, President Mahama led the cabinet ministers including Henry Martey Newman, Chief of Staff and the Secretary to Cabinet, Ben Eghan, in a time of prayer to commit the soul of the departed President Mills to the care of the almighty.

President said, “It is said that in every adversity there are opportunities…may this adversity that has befallen us turn into opportunities for the government, God should give us the strength to continue with the Better Ghana Agenda.”

President Mahama arrived at the Castle at around 11.20 am in the company of his Aide-de Camp, security officers and upon alighting from an ash saloon car, a grief-stricken but confident looking President Mahama waved to some staff at the Presidency and the media who had assembled in droves to capture whatever was going to transpire.

He then headed straight to his office, where he occupied as Vice-President, and later emerged in the company of Mr. Martey Newman, Mr. Eghan and some officials to begin the emergency cabinet session in an adjoining building.

Although all Ministers at the meeting were tight-lipped, it is believed that they deliberated on issues concerning the performance of late President Mills funeral, the nomination of a new Vice President and the re-organisation of the NDC party to elect a new Presidential candidate for the December general election.

Source: GNA, GhanaWeb

"Ghanaians always hope for the best..."

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.


Courtesy:
myjoyonline