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Mills saved Ghana from Chaos – Rev. Boamah

Reverend Yaw Boamah, President of the Legon Interdenominational Church on Wednesday described late President John Evans Atta Mills as a courageous and peaceful man. He said the late president Mills saved the nation from chaos by conceding to former president … read more »

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Tribute to my President: from a Ghanaian in London

by Ade Sawyerr* His Excellency Professor John Evans Atta Mills * President of the Republic of Ghana: from 7th January 2009 to 24th July 2012* 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 *-54 **So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this … read more »

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Mills’ Death Should Be Referred To A Coroner

By Otchere Darko The sudden death of Mills has prompted me to write again for Ghanaweb, even though lack of time had forced me to stop writing and submitting articles to this site. Like many other Ghanaians, I strongly believe … read more »

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Poem – John Fiifi Atta-Mills

Just when we, the nation, really needed you, Oh, death has laid its icy hand upon you! How united we all have become, Now that you are gone forever, only now do we really appreciate you!! Ever since the unbelievable, … read more »

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What Will You Be Remembered For?

The sudden demise of our president, John Evans Atta Mills, has really sent some shock waves among many in Ghana. Many were those who least expected death to deny him of precious breath when he was most needed by his … read more »

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A Dead President Mills in J J Rawlings’ Ghana!

When news of Ghana’s President John Evans Atta Mills’ unexpected demise hit my ears, shock and disbelief boomeranged through my body from hair to toe. My reaction was so palpable that a Nigerian co-worker rushed to my side and asked … read more »

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Good Prof, Bye Mills

Patrick Twumasi / ayalolo4@gmail.com Fear time but believe in time. Believe in time because in the arms of time lies the power of change. Fear time because of the changes time brings. Sometimes change might not come at all. When … read more »

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President Mills’ last letter to Rawlings

Dear Mr. Rawlings, If there‘s ever one great achievement I should praise myself after 68 years of existence on this turbulent planet called earth, then it was my ability to resist the temptation to reply you. Not only did you … read more »

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Tribute in Memory of the Late Prof. John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills

Katakyie Kwame Opoku Agyemang, Hull. UK / katakyienpp@yahoo.co.uk As mortal beings, death should be the last enemy to be feared of as living organisms. But unfortunately, death has proven to be a tragedy that causes serious emotional damage to people. … read more »

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Where President Mills Gets Buried Is Beyond Debate

The question of where the recently deceased President John Evans Atta-Mills ought to be buried is one that squarely rests with his family, rather than either political operatives or members of the general public Indeed, it would have been quite … read more »

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Ghana: Kofi Annan Cries for Mills

He is arguably the most celebrated statesman Ghana has ever produced. He spent an amazing 30 years working to save mankind at the United Nations, rising through the ranks to become the Secretary General, where he served for two terms. … read more »

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Nigerian president to attend late Atta Mills burial

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is leading the country’s official delegation to the burial of late Ghana’s President John Atta Mills, who died on July 24, a statement from his office said on Thursday. The Nigerian leader would participate in the … read more »

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How death glorified a vilified man, is the African politician at work?

I will begin by expressing my deepest condolences to the immediate family of the late President Mills, the NDC party and Ghanaians. I have learnt from the mishap of ex President Rawlings so I will rather keep my tribute short … read more »

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GII on the death of Prof. Atta Mills

Ghana Integrity Initiative The Ghana Integrity Initiative received with shock and sadness news of the passing away of H.E President John Evans Atta Mills on Tuesday, 24th July, 2012. When we heard the news on radio, everybody became restless and … read more »

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Ghana people bid farewell to late president Mills in Pictures

Ghana’s government officials and celebrities bid farewell to the remains of Ghana’s late president John Evans Atta Mills in Accra, capital of Ghana, on Aug. 8, 2012. The late President Mills, 68, died suddenly on July 24, at the 37th … read more »

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Ghana: Mills to be buried twice?

The Committee organizing the funeral of late president John Evans Atta Mills has agreed to hand over his body to his family after an initial burial by the State. The agreement was reached following a meeting with the late president’s … read more »

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Ghana’s President Mills: A Good Scholar, But a Bad President

By Kwame Okoampa-Ahoofe, Jr., Ph.D. Mr. John Agyekum-Kufuor cannot be more accurate, and even statesmanlike, when the former president tersely and poignantly observes that his great personal achievements call for a solemn celebration of the passing of President John Evans … read more »

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Ghana On the March to election 2012 …Atta Mills or Akuffo Addo?

………….”this year, the people would have to make a choice between corruption and integrity; stagnation and progress” William Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo Addo Ghanaweb.com, peacefmonline.com The above quotes were the words of William Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo Addo, the Presidantial … read more »

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Are Ghanaians Impatient For 2012 Elections?

Exactly a year from now, Ghana will again go to the polls to elect a President and parliamentarians. What are the stakes for President John Atta Mills and Nana Akufo Addo? At 61 years, I have never voted in my … read more »

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Ghana’s economy in strong recovery

… growth expected to exceed 13% in 2011 – IMF Ghana’s economy is said to have strongly recovered, while growth is expected to exceed 13% in 2011. International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials said these during a meeting with Ghanaian government … read more »

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