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.
… Mr Afenyo-Markin further questioned why government was seeking to introduce tribunals when previous administrations, including those of the late President John Evans Atta Mills, and former President Nana Akufo-Addo, all relied on the existing court system. …
… Mr Afenyo-Markin further questioned why government was seeking to introduce tribunals when previous administrations, including those of the late President John Evans Atta Mills, and former President Nana Akufo-Addo, all relied on the existing court system. …
The John Evans Atta Mills Memorial Heritage has outlined a series of activities to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the passing of former President John Evans Atta Mills. …
… According to the statement, both chiefs accepted the settlement of their grievances pending the final funeral rites of the late Baidoo Bonsoe XV, who also served as a member of Ghana’s Council of State during the administration of the late President John Evans Atta Mills. …
… from me.” Mr Nitiwul traced the history of the hospital project, noting that it first received parliamentary approval in November 2008 during the administration of former President John Agyekum Kufuor but did not commence until 2014 under the late President John Evans Atta Mills …
… He recalled that during his tenure as Vice President under the late President John Evans Atta Mills, the government invested about US$250 million to equip major regional and teaching hospitals with modern medical equipment. …
Former Presidential aide Dr. Cadman Atta Mills has described Ghana’s reported decision to decline a proposed visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as “an appropriate response,” expressing disappointment over what he called the South African leader’s weak handling of es …
… It is well and fitting to name the building after the founder of our party.” He added that even the late President John Evans Atta Mills, during whose tenure the headquarters was built, would have supported the move. …
… ers followed extensive consultations and research. “We came to the conclusion that it is well and fitting to name the building after the founder of our party.” He also addressed concerns that the building was constructed during the tenure of former President John Evans Atta Mills …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.