John Evans Atta Mills

John Evans Atta Mills

politician Ghana

John Evans Atta Mills was the President of Ghana from 2009 until his death in 2012. He was known for his calm demeanor and commitment to social justice and economic development. Mills was a transformational leader whose principles continue to influence various institutions in Ghana, including the recently renamed Mills Institute, which aims to uphold his values of integrity, service, and leadership.

Born on Jul 21, 1944 (81 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
439,672
Power
948$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ghana 8 8.00 1.09% +30% 31,072,945 439,672 $67,000 948$
Totals 8 31,072,945 439,672 $67,000 948$
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Recent Mentions

Ghana Ghana: Professor John Evans Atta Mills is remembered for his calm demeanour, democratic ideals, and insistence on inclusive governance. 9

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: 'You were right, I was wrong' – Charlotte Osei recalls humble moment with Atta Mills

Ghana Ghana: Professor Mills was a gift to Ghana, described as a leader defined not by spectacle but by quiet strength, deep compassion, and an unshakable belief in the potential of every Ghanaian. 9

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Vice President calls for national reflection and recommitment to Mills’ Better Ghana vision

Ghana Ghana: Mr Ayariga referenced past attempts to close the north-south development gap, including President Kwame Nkrumah’s Seven-Year Development Plan, the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority under President John Evans Atta Mills. 6

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Northern MPs and chiefs demand action on roads, factories and schools to lift the North out of poverty

Ghana Ghana: The agenda for industrial development was initially introduced by the late President John Evans Atta Mills. 7

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Military to take charge of Awaso–Takoradi and Accra–Kumasi road projects