Late Ghana's President Prof John Evans Atta Mills Remembered

A remembrance ceremony was held on Thursday, July 24 at the Asomdwee Park in Accra to mark the second anniversary of the death of Professor John Evans Atta Mills, Ghana’s president between 2009 and 2012.

Prof. Mills died on July 24, 2012 at the 37 Military Hospital after a short illness and was buried on August 10, 2012.

The ceremony was attended by President John Mahama, Vice President Amissah-Arthur, former President Rawlings and
Speaker of Parliament, Doe Adjaho among other dignitaries. 

Family and friends gathered at the burial ground, Asomdwee Park, to lay wreaths in memory of the late academic, sports administrator and politician.

President John Dramani Mahama, who succeeded President Mills, led a strong government delegation to lay a wreath on behalf of government and the people of Ghana.

Other personalities including widow Dr Naadu Mills laid wreaths.

In his exhortation, Rev. Dr. Nii Amoo Darku, espoused the virtues of the
late President and asked the living to emulate him. 

He expressed the hope that, though dead, Prof. Mills is still living because he loved God.