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John Evans Atta Mills

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.

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In coverage

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May 2026
11 MayJoy Online
Former Head of Communications at the Presidency under the late John Evans Atta Mills, Samuel Koku Anyidoho, says he still does not know the exact cause of the former President’s death nearly 14 years after the incident because he has never seen the autopsy report. …
Koku Anyidoho says he still hasn’t seen Atta Mills’ autopsy report
5 MayJoy Online
… ire the use of local rice. “The National Food Reserve Programme, which we are using the GH¢100 million for, is different from the Free SHS supply chain,” he said. “But the directive to use local rice applies to both.” NAFCO was set up in 2010 under President John Evans Atta Mills …
National Food Buffer Stock needs GH¢770m to clear rice glut as GH¢100m procurement continues
April 2026
27 AprThe Chronicle
… He described the Chief of Staff as humble, down-to-earth, and always ready to support anyone in need, adding that his character deserves emulation having served under former Presidents Jerry John Rawlings and John Evans Atta Mills, and his current role as Chief of Staff to Presid …
Friends of Julius Debrah Donate to Kumasi Children’s Home to mark 60th Birthday

Politics

Short-term political programmes hampering Ghana's development progress

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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 →

Tuesday 28 July

Short-term political programmes hampering Ghana's development progress
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 →

Monday 27 July

Mahama pledges to uphold Atta Mills' legacy of integrity
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 →

Sunday 26 July

Mahama leads commemoration of Prof Mills' 14th death anniversary
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 →

Friday 24 July

Mahama honours late President Atta Mills at 14-year memorial
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 →
Bagbin honours late President Mills' principled leadership legacy
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 →
Mahama leads wreath-laying for late President Mills at 14th memorial
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 →
Mahama urges upholding Mills' values above ceremonial tributes
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 →
Mahama reaffirms commitment to late Mills's vision for Ghana
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 →

Thursday 23 July

Successive governments have neglected CSIR and research institutions
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 →

Wednesday 22 July

Prof Frimpong-Boateng: Mills ethical, appointees exploited his illness
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 →
Prof Frimpong-Boateng praises Mills despite two dismissals
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 →
Prof Frimpong-Boateng reflects on Mills' legacy and counterfactual presidency
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 →
Ghana's floods stem from institutional neglect, not waste alone
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 →

Tuesday 21 July

Editorial on Tribunals Bill raises constitutional credibility concerns
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 →

Saturday 18 July

NDC's Agbey urges end to third-term campaign for Mahama
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 →

Friday 17 July

New UHAS laboratory complex to advance Ghana's health research capacity
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 →
New UHAS laboratory complex to advance Ghana's health research
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 →
Afenyo-Markin opposes government plan for public tribunals
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.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Afenyo-Markin opposes government tribunal proposal, backs judicial reforms
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.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 15 July

J.E.A. Mills Heritage announces 14th death anniversary commemoration events
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.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

Kingmakers ban enstoolment until Otumfuo Baidoe Bonsu's burial
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.
13 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 10 July

Opinion piece on 1988 vehicle dispute and state injustice
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.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

Sewua Hospital project under audit over detected contract overpayment
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.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Cabinet approves Ghana Medical Equipment Services Ltd subsidiary
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.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

Ghana declines Ramaphosa visit over xenophobic violence
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.
7 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 23 June

NDC renames headquarters Jerry Rawlings House
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.
23 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 22 June

Rawlings rejected naming honours for UDS, FPSO, Mahama reveals
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.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 21 June

Asantehene declares loyalty to duly elected presidents, not parties
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.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

Mahama launches Ghana National Research Fund with GH¢100 million seed
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.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

Veteran Ghanaian diplomat James Victor Gbeho dies at 91
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.
16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →