Also known as: President John Evans Atta Mills · President Atta Mills · President Mills · late President John Evans Atta Mills · Professor John Evans Atta Mills · late President Professor John Evans Atta Mills · former President John Evans Atta Mills · President Professor John Evans Atta Mills · Cadman Atta Mills · Dr. Cadman Atta Mills · Dr Cadman Atta Mills · former President Mills · the late former President Mills · the late President John Evans Atta Mills · Prof John Evans Atta Mills · Prof. Mills · late President Mills · Professor Atta Mills
Former President whose legacy of integrity and humility is commemorated 14 years after his death in 2012.
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Joy Online
… The President said as Foreign Policy Advisor to President John Evans Atta Mills, his former boss of blessed memory, Mr Gbeho remained a trusted counselor, generously placing his vast experience at the service of the republic and never stopped serving because service was not simpl …
Mahama leads nation in bidding farewell to James Victor GbehoJoy Online
… He later served as the Member of Parliament for the Anlo Constituency, foreign policy adviser to former President John Evans Atta Mills, and held diplomatic postings in China, India, Nigeria, Germany, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, where he played a key role in advancing Gha …
Foreign Affairs Ministry to name facility after late Ambassador GbehoJoy Online
… President Mahama said Ambassador Gbeho’s unwavering commitment to service continued even after leaving frontline politics, as he later served as Foreign Policy Adviser to the late President John Evans Atta Mills. …
Mahama pays tribute to Ambassador James Gbeho, hails five decades of distinguished public serviceJoy Online
… tion, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has called for an end to short-term, politically branded development programmes in favour of long-term national policies that transcend successive governments if the country is to realise the vision of late President John Evans Atta Mills …
Short-term political projects slowing Ghana’s progress – Prof Frimpong-BoatengThe Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to uphold the legacy of the late former President, Professor John Evans Atta Mills, reaffirming his commitment to the values of integrity, humility and compassionate leadership that defined his administration. …
Atta Mills’ humility, integrity must guide leadership – Pres MahamaJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama on Friday led Ghanaians to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the passing of President Professor John Evans Atta Mills with the laying of wreaths at his tomb at the Asomdwe (Peace) Park in Accra. …
Mahama leads Ghanaians to mark 14th Anniversary of Prof Mills’ passingJoy Online
President John Mahama has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late President John Evans Atta Mills, describing him as not only a former Head of State but also “a mentor and a friend.” Marking 14 years since the passing of Professor Mills, President Mahama said his visit to Asomdwee P …
‘Ghana lost a president, but I lost a mentor and a friend’ – Mahama pays tribute to Atta MillsJoy Online
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Bagbin has said the late President John Evans Atta Mills remained connected to ordinary Ghanaians throughout his presidency, describing him as a leader who listened, consulted and governed according to principle. …
“He never let the trappings of power distance him from the people he served” – Bagbin honours Mills’ legacyJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, 24 July, joined relatives of the late President John Evans Atta Mills, government officials, members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and other dignitaries at Asomdwe Park for a wreath-laying ceremony to mark the 14th anniversary …
Photos: Mahama and other dignitaries honour late President Mills at 14th memorial ceremonyJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to honour the legacy of the late President John Evans Atta Mills by upholding the values that defined his leadership rather than merely commemorating his passing. …
The greatest tribute to Atta Mills is to uphold his values – MahamaPresident Mahama says the first 700 of 1,500 Saglemi housing units will be completed by March, with the remaining 800 ready by end of 2027; work will also begin on an additional 3,500 units to reach the originally planned 5,000 units.
24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama says the first 700 of 1,500 Saglemi housing units will be completed by March, with the remaining 800 ready by end of 2027; work will also begin on an additional 3,500 units to reach the originally planned 5,000 units.
24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Developer LMI Holdings has committed to completing the first 700 housing units of the revived Saglemi Housing Project by March 2027, with the full first phase of 1,500 units expected by December 2027. The project, originally a 5,000-unit affordable housing estate that stalled after a government change, is now being redeveloped through a private sector partnership.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has announced a new district housing programme with GH¢500 million allocated in this year's budget, with construction to begin this year in selected districts as part of a four-year housing vision. He also provided an update on the Saglemi Housing Project, saying about 700 units will be ready by March 2025 and 1,500 by December 2027.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama says the first 700 housing units at the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project are expected to be completed and commissioned by March 2027, with 1,500 units targeted by end of 2027. The long-delayed project, initiated under former President Atta Mills, is being revived with private sector support after stalling due to legal issues and suffering vandalism during the hiatus.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has called for fundamental reforms within political parties and the judiciary, arguing that political parties must function as permanent democratic institutions beyond electoral machines, and the judiciary must remain independent and provide accessible, impartial, timely and credible justice.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has cautioned that Ghana's democratic progress could be reversed if political actors and institutions fail to protect democratic gains, noting the country faces threats particularly from election-related violence. He cited Ghana's nine consecutive general elections since 1992 and four peaceful transfers of power between parties as evidence that African governments can lose and regain office through the ballot box.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed rejected NDC accusations that the party was insensitive for staging a "Democracy Under Attack" protest on August 6, the day the nation commemorated eight victims of a military helicopter crash, arguing that the NPP was represented at the memorial service and accusing the NDC of applying double standards.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Solomon Owusu of the United Party has criticised the NPP's nationwide demonstration themed "Democracy Under Attack," alleging it was deliberately organised to overshadow the first anniversary of a helicopter crash that killed eight people, and dismissing claims that individuals had been arrested merely for speaking their minds.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A former UN governance adviser has warned that the government's proposed model for selecting Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives could entrench one-party dominance at local level, arguing that the nomination and interview process gives central government excessive control and is susceptible to partisan influence instead of allowing direct citizen election of local leaders.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former UN Senior Governance Adviser Prof. Baffour Agyemang-Duah says Ghana's constitutional review is legally legitimate but warns the government is reversing or amending key recommendations from the Constitutional Review Committee, which undermines the review's intent. He cautions against rushing constitutional changes.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang led a state funeral at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra on Friday for James Victor Gbeho, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs who died at age 91 on June 13, 2026. The ceremony brought together prominent figures including MPs, ministers, government officials, and representatives from the diplomatic community, ECOWAS, and the United Nations.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will name one of the facilities in its new ministerial block after the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, a former Foreign Affairs Minister and former President of the ECOWAS Commission, in recognition of his contributions to Ghana's diplomacy and public service. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa made the announcement at Gbeho's state funeral.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has paid tribute to the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho at his state funeral on July 31, describing him as a distinguished diplomat who served Ghana with integrity and professionalism throughout more than five decades in public service. Mahama highlighted Gbeho's tenure as Ghana's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations between 1980 and 1990 as one of the longest and most distinguished diplomatic postings in the country's history.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Environment Minister Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng has called for an end to short-term, politically branded development programmes in favour of long-term national policies that transcend successive governments, arguing that Ghana's inability to sustain initiatives beyond electoral cycles has contributed to slow socio-economic progress despite its human and natural resources.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama paid tribute to late President Atta Mills at a wreath-laying ceremony marking the 14th anniversary of his death, pledging to uphold the values of integrity, humility and compassionate leadership that defined Mills' administration and urging Ghanaians to emulate his selfless service and dedication to national unity.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Dramani Mahama led Ghanaians in marking the 14th anniversary of the passing of President Professor John Evans Atta Mills, laying wreaths at his tomb at Asomdwe Park in Accra. Mahama said the greatest tribute to the late President was commitment to his principles including integrity in public life, democratic respect, tolerance of differing views, and compassion for the vulnerable.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama visited Asomdwee Park on July 24 to commemorate 14 years since the death of former President John Evans Atta Mills, describing him as "a mentor and a friend" and reflecting on Mills's legacy of humility, integrity, and the demonstration that compassion and strong leadership can coexist.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Alban Sumana Bagbin commemorated the 14th anniversary of President John Evans Atta Mills' death by describing him as a leader who listened, consulted, and remained connected to ordinary Ghanaians without letting power distance him from those he served. Bagbin reflected on Mills' steady temperament and principle-guided approach during opposition years and his presidency.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama joined relatives, government officials, NDC members, and other dignitaries at Asomdwe Park to mark the 14th anniversary of former President John Evans Atta Mills' death on 24 July 2012. The ceremony featured prayers, hymns, floral tributes, and speeches honouring Mills' leadership, humility, and legacy of public service.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
At a wreath-laying ceremony marking the 14th anniversary of Professor John Evans Atta Mills' death, President Mahama called on Ghanaians to honour the late President's legacy by upholding his principles—integrity in public life, respect for democratic institutions, tolerance of differing views, and compassion for the vulnerable—rather than relying on speeches and ceremonies alone.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to the vision and ideals of the late President John Evans Atta Mills during a wreath-laying ceremony at Asomdwee Park marking the 14th anniversary of Mills's death. Mahama said he draws inspiration from Mills's humility, wisdom and commitment to serving the people, and that values including integrity in public service, respect for democratic institutions, and inclusive national development defined Mills's legacy.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, has accused successive governments of abandoning the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission and other key research institutions due to inadequate state funding. He argued that consistent investment in research and innovation is essential for national economic transformation.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Environment Minister Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng described late President John Evans Atta Mills as an ethical and compassionate leader, but alleged that some people within his administration exploited his declining health to pursue personal agendas and settle scores.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Environment Minister Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng said late President Mills dismissed him twice—in January 2009 from the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission and in August 2011 from Korle Bu Teaching Hospital—but he speaks well of Mills because he knew him personally.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
At a commemorative lecture, former Environment Minister Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng questioned what Ghana's development would have looked like had late President John Evans Atta Mills completed his first term and possibly served a second, noting that Mills' three-and-a-half-year tenure was defined by peace, humility, integrity, accountability, and good governance.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Environment Minister Frimpong-Boateng attributes Ghana's recurring flooding to systemic institutional neglect and poor enforcement of land use regulations, arguing that the June–July floods in Greater Accra exposed deeper failures beyond waste disposal. He cited a lack of comprehensive waste management infrastructure and encroachment on flood-designated areas as key factors.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament passed the Tribunals Bill, 2026 on July 17, establishing a legal framework for tribunals and a Tribunal Oversight Committee. The government says the Bill strengthens access to justice and due process, but the Minority, Trades Union Congress, and others oppose it, arguing it could weaken judicial independence and revive institutions linked to Ghana's painful political history.
21 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
NDC politician James Agbey has called on President John Mahama's supporters to stop publicly discussing a possible third presidential term, arguing that Mahama has already made his position clear and that the debate risks damaging his legacy and undermining the NDC.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a newly completed laboratory complex at the University of Health and Allied Sciences, describing it as a strategic investment that will strengthen Ghana's scientific research ecosystem and advance vaccine development, disease surveillance, and health innovation capabilities.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Mahama has opened a newly completed laboratory complex at the University of Health and Allied Sciences, which he says will strengthen Ghana's scientific research ecosystem and advance vaccine development, disease surveillance, and health innovation.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →