President John Dramani Mahama has eulogised the late former President John Evans Atta Mills, urging Ghanaians to go beyond praise-singing and wreath-laying in honouring his memory and celebrating his legacy.

According to him, Professor Mills lived an exemplary life and led with values that defined the true meaning of leadership—through his vision, humility, and calm demeanour, especially in tensed political moments.

He believes that Ghanaians can truly honour the memory of Professor Mills by committing to uphold his leadership values and continuing his advocacy for justice.

“To truly honour his memory, it is not enough to lay wreaths or sing his praises. The greatest tribute we can give Professor Mills is to carry forward his values—reviving the spirit of ethical leadership, justice, and accountability that he embodied. His life reminds us of the power of stillness, the strength in gentleness, and the lasting force of quiet conviction,” he posted on Facebook on Friday, July 25, 2025.

President Mahama underscored the significance of the annual memorial in honour of Prof Mills, describing it as a ‘national duty’, a reminder to citizens of the values he embodied.

“This annual moment of reflection is more than just a ceremony; it is a national duty to remember the guiding values of the man we honor—humility, integrity, discipline, and above all, peace,” he said.

“Professor John Evans Atta Mills was indeed a rare breed of leader. In the often-turbulent world of politics, he was a calm in the storm—a voice of reason, restraint, and hope. His was never the politics of insults or vengeance, but consistently one of service, compassion, and reconciliation,” he stated.

He urged Ghanaians to remain steadfast in their commitment to national development and to protect the peace of the country, values that resonate deeply with the legacy of Professor Mills.

“… To the people of Ghana, let us recommit to building the united, value-driven, and peaceful Ghana he envisioned,” he added.

Read his full post below:



MAG/VPO

Meanwhile, watch what Jane Reindorf Osei says about Ghana's readiness for tourism investment: