# John Atta Mills

John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills (21 July 1944 – 24 July 2012) was a Ghanaian politician and legal scholar who served as President of Ghana from 2009 until his death in 2012.

## Quotes

* ...we are going to ensure that there is peace before, during, after the election, because when there is no peace, it’s not the elitists who will suffer, it’s the ordinary people who have elected us into office.
** Office of the Press Secretary, "Remarks by President Obama and President John Atta Mills of Ghana", The White House, 8 March 2012
* Let us all work together as one people with a common destiny to build a better Ghana
* " My doors are always open, we’ll make sure to provide the resources and make the necessary contacts. As a Government, we’ll give you the fullest support."
* A nation that does not honor its heroes is not worth dying for.
** "State honours heroes"
* I have always said that I will be President for all Ghanaian whether they voted for me or not and without consideration for which part of the country they come from."I
* I would not spare any government official be it .past or present, who would be found guilty of embezzling state funds.
** mills: I won't spare any corrupt official.
* My government was elected to serve the nation and would therefore ensure that the nation's wealth, which is not for me or members of my administration is well distributed.
* It is my prayer and hope that we shall continue to preserve and maintain the peace, remain united and focused as people with one destiny
* It will be my duty as president to heal wonds and unite our dear nation

## Quotes about Mills

* This is the saddest day in our nation's history. Tears have engulfed our nation and we are deeply saddened and distraught. I never imagined that one day that it would place our nation in such a difficult circumstance. I'm personally devastated, I've lost a father, I've lost a friend, I've lost a mentor and a senior comrade. Ghana is united in grief at this time for our departed president.
** John Mahama, 25 July 2012
* President Mills will be remembered for his statesmanship and years of dedicated service to his country.
** Ban Ki-moon, 25 July 2012
* I salute the guardian of institutions and the defender of Ghanaian democracy...committed to protecting national unity and profoundly attached to African unity and to the place of Africa within the international community.
** François Hollande, 26 July 2012
* On a personal level his moderation and integrity stood out.
** Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, 24 July 2012
* Strong advocate for human rights and for the fair treatment of all Ghanaians.
** Barack Obama, 24 July 2012
* President Mills was a tireless defender of democracy in West Africa and across the continent, and he will be greatly missed.
** David Cameron, 24 July 2012
* His exemplary leadership which endeared him to the hearts of many and his contribution to strengthening the relationship between Ghana and Japan.
** Yoshihiko Noda, 26 July 2012
* Ghana has lost a great football supporter and a supporter of the development of the game in the country.
** Sepp Blatter, 30 July 2012
* President Atta Mills was an inspiring leader of Ghana and a true Commonwealth champion, who will be sorely missed at home and internationally. He was a strong advocate and supporter of the Commonwealth, and our membership benefited enormously from his active participation in Commonwealth life and his wisdom.
** Kamalesh Sharma, 24 July 2012
* The late President Professor John Evans Atta Mills was without an iota of doubt a unique African leader.
* ‘I will use my last ounce of energy to serve Ghana.
* I nominate you, Rex as the fifth Director, especially as you have been in charge and organising the whole exercise.
* Why have you stayed away from me after the support you had extended to my election?