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Reactions to the death of President John Atta-Mills of
Ghana
On
July 24, 2012
From AFAG, Ghana
PRESIDENT MILLS REST IN
PEACE
In this grave period, perhaps the darkest and most
challenging in the history of Ghana's democratic
governance, the country has been hit hard with the
sudden death of our finest statesman, His Excellency
John Evans Atta-Mills.
Members of the Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG)
filled with deep pain, shares with the people of Ghana,
home and abroad, the depth of pain crossing our hearts
in this difficult time. AFAG, sharing in this time of
grief, have responded accordingly to the one week call
by President John Mahama for national mourning.
AFAG over and over again, have refrained from commenting
on issues that pertained to the health of our late
president. However, in this painful situation that we
all find ourselves, AFAG has a voice and if God wills,
we will make it known after the national week of
mourning.
May the God Lord hold and keep our former first lady,
and family. “Madam, Ghanaians both home and abroad are
united behind you and it’s our prayer that you remain
calm and firm for the good Lord is in control.”
May our Lord hold and keep us all both home and abroad.
President Mills we salute you! May your soul rest in
perfect peace
OO Ghana, ye dunseni abu. odupon atutu. Ghana damire fa
due
Thank you.
Dr. Nana Ayew Afriye
Chairman
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From Ghana
Statement: WiLDAF mourns
Mills
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From USA.
Obama
hails former Ghana President John Atta Mills for rights,
economy work
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From Nigeria...
Jonathan, Senate, House,
Tinubu, Aregbesola, Fayemi mourn Atta-Mills
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AKUFO-ADDO MOURNS THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT MILLS
Whilst
on a campaign tour of the Evalue Gwira constituency in
the Western Region this afternoon, I heard the sad news
of the death of the President of the Republic, H E Prof
John Evans Atta Mills.
I have decided to suspend immediately the rest of my
campaign tour until further notice.
I express my condolences to the First Lady, Madam Naadu
Mills and the rest of the family.
I extend my condolences to the government and people of
Ghana on the death of the President, and also to the
National Democratic Congress party on the loss of their
leader.
I call on all Ghanaians to stand united in this moment
of national loss and grief.
I pray to the Almighty that he gives his soul a peaceful
place of abode.
May he rest in peace.
......signed......
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
NPP 2012 Presidential Candidate
Axim, 24th July, 2012
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From Rev. Dr.
Casely B. Assamuah
I was just informed that the President of Ghana, John
Atta-Mills died today. He has been unwell for some time.
Even though I didn’t know him personally, I have family
and friends who were very close to him so this feels
like a family bereavement. The country is so deeply
divided along political lines that his demise will be a
source of great concern. As a man, he had had a
distinguished career as a law professor before entering
politics, and even those who oppose him politically will
concede that he was personally a man of integrity and
incorruptible – not a bad epitaph in a continent sorely
lacking in such leadership qualities. He will be missed
especially as Ghanaians go to the polls this November.
As you think of us, pray for his wife Ernestina, and for
the people of Ghana. Death always gives a different
perspective on life and so pray that the people of Ghana
will be even more closer to God and embrace the One who
is known as the Ancient of Days.
May he rest in peace and may God continue to watch over
His precious children in Ghana and elsewhere.
Blessings,
Casely B. Essamuah, ThD
Global Missions Leader
Bay Area Community Church,
884 Chesterfield Road,
Annapolis, MD 21401
1-443-837-3704 direct
1-443-837-3622 fax
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NPP
EXPRESSES ITS DEEP CONDOLENCES
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has heard with deepest
regret the news of the death of the President – H.E.
John Evans Atta Mills.
We join the nation in mourning this sad loss to Ghana
and extend to his wife and Family, our deepest
condolences.
We also extend our condolences to the National
Democratic Congress.
As a mark of respect, the N.P.P. immediately suspends
the celebration of its 20th Anniversary of the Party.
Accordingly, our Presidential Candidate, Nana Akufo-Addo,
has suspended his campaign immediately.
We call on our fellow Ghanaians at home and abroad and
friends of Ghana to join us and pray for his soul to
Rest in Peace.
Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey
National Chairman
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