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According to John Mahama, the country is indebted to Atta Mills for its commitment and for the way forward by other political leaders.
Mahama reiterated that his late boss, Mills, did not compromise the truth and the hard work and always cared for the interests of Ghanaians.
The former president, in a statement on the occasion of the 7th anniversary of his late predecessor, said, "President Mills believed in the rule of law and respected the primacy and interests of the people of Ghana. He supported the integrity and independence of our national institutions. He was empathetic and kind and measured the success of the smallest among us. "
The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) said that he was grateful to have the opportunity to work with former President John Atta Mills.
In his words, Professor Mills "avoided avarice and took as an example his humility and simplicity out of the ordinary. His kindness extended even to those who defamed him and denigrated him, and he bore their respect as a medal of honor. Professor Mills, I am deeply grateful for this opportunity to learn at his feet the impact he has had on my political life and the great lessons learned from the national service over the political party. "
Read the full statement below:
OBSERVATIONS BY PRESIDENT JOHN MAHAMA, FLAGBEARER OF THE NDC, READING TO HIS COMMON NAME SAMUEL OFOSU AMPOFO, NDC NATIONAL PRESIDENT AT THE CEREMONY OF MARKETING OF THE 7th ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT JOHN EVANS ATTA MILLS.
07/24/19
Your excellences,
Ladies and gentlemen,
National Executive Committee Members
Honorable members
Akatamansonians Companions
My brothers and sisters,
We met again, here at Asomdwee Park, to pay tribute to a great democrat and true patriot of our country, a great man and his legacy.
It has been seven years since we lost the president, Professor John Evans Atta Mills, a man who defended the highest ideals of leadership and the greatest aspirations of our democracy.
He elevated the president's office over the growing bitterness of our partisan politics. He redefined the presidential morality. For his commitment to the path of peace, we all gave him the title "Asomdweehene".
He held himself to the highest standards of moral courage and civic responsibility. And for all these reasons, we, the people of Ghana, owe a lot to John Evans Atta Mills.
President Mills believed in the rule of law and respected the primacy and interests of the people of Ghana. He supported the integrity and independence of our national institutions. He was empathetic and kind and measured success by the well-being of the smallest of us.
Professor Mills placed the principles before partisanship and before any political advantage. He believed that the promise of tomorrow should not be spoiled by the sins of yesterday and his vengeance.
He avoided avarice and took as an example his unusual humility and simplicity. His kindness extended even to those who defamed him and denigrated him, and he bore their respect as a medal of honor. Professor Mills, I am deeply grateful to him for the opportunity to learn at his feet, the impact he has had on my political life and the great lessons learned from the national and partisan service.
By this professional excellence – by this great personal morality – John Atta Mills bequeathed a faithful example to all those who aspire to leadership in this country.
This annual commemoration offers us a solemn moment to consider our fidelity to the example of the Good Teacher and to reflect on the principles and practice of his leadership style.
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We are here at a time when our commitment as a country of fairness and transparency to the government is faltering, as to the right and duty of Ghanaians to criticize their leaders for these reasons.
The culture of silence that is sweeping our country quickly testifies to a growing intolerance for dissent and critical opinions. This contrasts sharply with the practice of freedom and justice that Professor Mills sought to consolidate under his direction and which I illustrated so well after taking over from him.
Ghana's hard-won global reputation for press freedom has been severely tainted by President Nana Akufo-Addo. We have seen it tarnished by press denunciations, threats and instigations against journalists, selective and forced closures of FM stations perceived as critical of the government, among others.
In this period of our nation's history, President Mills' leadership qualities and the principles of his personal morality take on a new lease of life.
The life and leadership of Professor Mills has never been more relevant. The quality of the man and the clarity of his principles remind us of what leadership could be – and what all faithful Ghanaians want. to be a gold standard in civic behavior, equity, personal responsibility and moral courage in which people could find advice and draw their strength.
Because the world, as they say, is changed by our example, not by our opinion.
May we, Ghanaians, be aware of it. We are dedicating the soul of John Evans Atta Mills to the god whom he loved so much and to his memory of all times. May the Asomdweehene continue to rest in perfect peace. May his place of rest remain forever a place of pilgrimage for generations.
On behalf of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), I promise that, since Asomdwee Park is under the jurisdiction of the state, we will nonetheless play our part in efforts to maintain this park for posterity.
As the party chairman, I would like to add a few words about the Atta Mills memorial library in Cape Coast, another monument dedicated to the honor of our late president.
While thanking the Telecom Chamber of Ghana for funding the cost of the library, its inability to fully deliver on this commitment has created a deplorable situation.
Party leaders support the organizing team in pursuing the issue with the original sponsors, as well as new initiatives to mobilize the necessary funds to keep the library running as soon as possible.
Rest in peace, prof. My guardian, my mentor and my boss.
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