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
Former President of Ghana whose three-and-a-half-year tenure was defined by peace, humility, integrity, and good governance; died July 24, 2012.
… He later represented the Anlo Constituency in Parliament from 2001 to 2005 and subsequently served as a foreign policy adviser to the late President John Evans Atta Mills. …
… He recalled that concerns over the handling of the fund prompted the late President John Evans Atta Mills to introduce a system under which allocations were transferred directly into dedicated accounts for persons with disabilities. …
… He also highlighted the role played by the late former President, John Evans Atta Mills, whose presentation to the African Union in 2012 helped advance proposals that would later shape the AfCFTA framework. …
… He explained that from the era of former President Jerry John Rawlings to the leadership of late President John Evans Atta Mills and subsequently President Mahama, the party maintained a clear line of leadership that helped contain internal tensions. …
… She made the appeal when she delivered the 10th John Evans Atta Mills Leadership Lecture, held under the theme “From Knowledge to Action: Bridging Africa’s Reproductive Health Gap: The Role of Health Training Institutions.” The event brought together policymakers, academics, heal …
… Addo, I will associate with Gabby Otchere Darko and anybody who gives me the door, I will associate.” Mr Anyidoho, who served as Director of Communications and later as Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, and previously as a close aide to the late President John Evans Atta Mills …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned that the government's proposal to establish public tribunals could undermine judicial independence and disrupt Ghana's constitutional justice delivery system. He argues that Ghana's existing court structure should be strengthened through reforms rather than creating parallel structures.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned that the government's proposal to establish public tribunals could undermine judicial independence and weaken Ghana's judiciary. He argued that Ghana's existing court structure should be strengthened through reforms, investment in infrastructure, and technology rather than creating parallel structures.
The John Evans Atta Mills Memorial Heritage will mark the 14th anniversary of former President Mills's death on July 24, 2026, with a commemorative lecture, memorial service, wreath-laying ceremony at Asomdwee Park, and hockey tournament. The activities aim to preserve the memory and legacy of the late President.
The Kingmakers of the Ahanta Baidoo Bonsoe Paramount Stool have declared that no legitimate enstoolment or installation of a new Paramount Chief can take place until the late Otumfuo Baidoo Bonsoe XV is accorded his final burial rites in accordance with Ahanta customs and tradition. The resolution also addresses a settlement of grievances between two divisional chiefs who are kingmakers, pending the final funeral rites of the deceased.
An opinion article documents the decades-long complaint of a former Kumasi Brewery employee who purchased a vehicle at a government auction in 1988 and has since battled the state over an alleged injustice related to that transaction.
Ghana's Health Minister disclosed that the government detected an overpayment on the Sewua Government Hospital project contract and has initiated an audit before taking further action. The minister told Parliament's Assurances Committee that the project lacked water, electricity, and an access road when inherited, and stressed that any payments exceeding Parliament-approved contract sums require parliamentary approval.
President Mahama has announced cabinet approval for the establishment of Ghana Medical Equipment Services Limited, a subsidiary of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, to manage and maintain medical equipment in major hospitals across the country. The move aims to address long-standing maintenance challenges and preserve previous healthcare infrastructure investments.
Former Presidential aide Dr. Cadman Atta Mills has endorsed Ghana's reported decision to decline a proposed visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, describing it as "an appropriate response" to what he characterizes as weak handling of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, including Ghanaians. The snub reflects deteriorating relations between Ghana and South Africa over escalating xenophobic violence, which prompted Ghana to airlift hundreds of its citizens from South Africa.
The National Democratic Congress has renamed its national headquarters in Adabraka "Jerry Rawlings House" to honour the party's founder, with President John Mahama unveiling a commemorative bust at a ceremony held on what would have been Rawlings' 79th birthday, five years and seven months after his death in November 2020.
President Mahama disclosed that former President Rawlings repeatedly declined attempts to name major national institutions and monuments after him, including the University for Development Studies and an offshore oil production vessel, preferring to be remembered through his impact rather than monuments. The revelation came during a ceremony at which the NDC renamed its national headquarters as the JJ Rawlings House.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, stated in Toronto that he works with whichever President Ghanaians elect and offers counsel to the current administration. He has advised every President since Jerry John Rawlings and continues to do so with President Mahama, maintaining that his loyalty lies with the sovereign will of the people rather than any political party.
President John Mahama has unveiled the Ghana National Research Fund to accelerate Ghana's development as a knowledge-driven, innovation-led economy, with an initial GH¢100 million seed fund for 2026 to support competitive research grants, doctoral and postdoctoral programmes, and strategic innovation initiatives aligned with national priorities.
James Victor Gbeho, a veteran Ghanaian diplomat who served for more than four decades in posts including Ghana's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (1980–1990), UN Special Representative to Somalia, and Foreign Affairs Minister (1997–2001), has died at age 91. He was the son of Philip Gbeho, the composer of Ghana's national anthem, and later served as President of the ECOWAS Commission from February 2010.