John Evans Atta Mills
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.
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The late Professor John Evans Atta Mills is acknowledged for his contributions to the nation.
FULL TEXT: President Mahama's 69th Independence Anniversary Speech
Ghana· 2026-03-07
Among those he mentioned were Kofi Abrefa Busia, Edward Akufo-Addo, Jerry John Rawlings, John Agyekum Kufuor, John Evans Atta Mills, and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Ghana’s democracy endured because we ‘compete without destroying’ — Mahama at 69th Independence DayGhana· 2026-03-06
The floating production, storage and offloading vessel is named after Prof. John Evans Atta Mills, a notable figure in Ghana.
Tullow buys Prof. Atta Mills FPSO for $205millionGhana· 2026-02-23
Brig Gen Nunoo-Mensah subsequently served as National Security Advisor under President John Evans Atta Mills.
Former CDS Nunoo-Mensah launches memoir; urges moral reset for Ghana’s next generationGhana· 2026-02-22
Atta Mills also wore fugu for state ceremonies, reinforcing its cultural significance.
From Independence Square to Lusaka Streets: The fugu still speaks, if we’d only listenGhana· 2026-02-05She unsuccessfully challenged then-President John Evans Atta Mills for the party's presidential candidate position for the 2012 election.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings passed away 25 days shy of her 77th birthdayGhana· 2025-10-24
She unsuccessfully challenged then President John Evans Atta Mills for the party's presidential candidate position.
Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings diesGhana· 2025-10-23
Cadman Mills is a brother of former President Prof John Evans Atta-Mills.
Galamsey: Cadman Mills on why he refuses to 'pay for accolades Mahama is receiving for cedi's recovery with health or life'Ghana· 2025-09-15
The traffic diversions are being implemented on the Professor John Evans Atta Mills High Street.
Police roll out traffic diversions ahead of state funeral for helicopter crash victims on August 15Ghana· 2025-08-18Dr Boamah served as Deputy Minister for Environment, Science and Technology under President John Evans Atta Mills.
NDC mourns ‘fearless’ Dr Omane Boamah at state funeralGhana· 2025-08-17
Dr Muhammed came to political limelight when he was appointed by the late former President John Evans Atta Mills.
Our 8 fallen patriots - Dr Ibrahim Murtala MuhammedGhana· 2025-08-17
The tournament is a celebration of both sport and legacy in honour of the late President John Evans Atta Mills.
Hockey: Thrills at Prof Atta Mills memorial tourneyGhana· 2025-07-28
Professor Mills served as president from 2009 until his death in 2012.
Let Mills’ legacy shape Ghana’s reset agenda – MahamaGhana· 2025-07-24
Professor John Evans Atta Mills is remembered for his calm demeanour, democratic ideals, and insistence on inclusive governance.
'You were right, I was wrong' – Charlotte Osei recalls humble moment with Atta MillsGhana· 2025-07-23
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.
Vice President calls for national reflection and recommitment to Mills’ Better Ghana visionGhana· 2025-07-23
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.
Northern MPs and chiefs demand action on roads, factories and schools to lift the North out of povertyGhana· 2025-07-22
The agenda for industrial development was initially introduced by the late President John Evans Atta Mills.
Military to take charge of Awaso–Takoradi and Accra–Kumasi road projectsGhana· 2025-07-21
The lecture will be on the theme 'Atta Mills: A Case Study for the Fourth Republic'.
Charlotte Osei to deliver Prof. Mills anniversary lectureGhana· 2025-07-16
The idea of a full medical centre did not materialise until 2013 when construction began under the late President John Evans Atta Mills.
Mahama sets 3-month deadline to merge UGMC with University of Ghana by OctoberGhana· 2025-07-09
Prof. Agyeman served as Auditor-General of Ghana from April 2001 to May 2010 under the late President John Evans Atta Mills.
Prof. Dua Agyeman resigns as Chairman of Audit Service BoardGhana· 2025-06-02
The University of Health and Allied Sciences will soon bear the name of the late President Professor John Evans Atta Mills, following a government decision to honour his legacy.
UHAS to be renamed after late President Mills as new governing council inauguratedGhana· 2025-05-29
The governments of Prof. John Evans Atta Mills and John Dramani Mahama were allocated GH¢3.31 billion between 2011 and 2016.
Oil money to drive ‘Big Push’ - Petroleum revenue law amended to channel 70% proceeds to infrastructure - Experts applaud moveGhana· 2025-05-23
Mr Anyidoho stressed that while the name had changed, the institute would continue to promote the values and principles of former President John Evans Atta Mills.
This is why Koku Anyidoho has renamed the Atta Mills InstituteGhana· 2025-02-11