Japan mourns President Mills

The Government of Japan has also joined the list of international bodies to mourn with the Government and the people of Ghana, following the death of Professor John Evans Attah Mills on Tuesday.

This was contained in a press statement issued by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday and copied to the GNA in Accra.

“The Government of Japan offers its sincerest prayers for the repose of President Mills’ soul and wished that the Government of the Republic of Ghana and its people would overcome this sadness and continue to progress toward the further development and prosperity of their country,” it said.

The statement expressed appreciation at the achievements of the late President Mills and his contribution to the development of Japan-Ghana relationship through various occasions such as an official visit to Japan from September to October in 2010.

The statement also welcomed the inauguration of H.E. Mr. John Dramani Mahama, Vice-President of the Republic of Ghana as the new President.

“Japan hoped that Ghana would further promote its development under the leadership of President Mahama and continue its contribution to the stability of the African region.”**