The tragic news of the sudden demise of the President of Ghana, Prof. John Evans Atta Mills on Tuesday afternoon came as a shock to not only Ghanaians, but other nationals and rulers worldwide.
President John Evans Atta Mills died three days after he celebrated his 68th birthday.
Leaders worldwide are eulogising the late Prof Mills.
LIBERIA:
Liberia's President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf extended her condolences to Ghanaians, saying the news had come as a surprise.
"On a personal level his moderation and integrity stood out," Mrs Johnson-Sirleaf said, adding that Mr Atta Mills had played a strong role at the regional meetings they both attended.
UK'S CAMERON'S TRIBUTE:
UK Prime Minister David Cameron in a short statement said �I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of President Mills earlier today.
�President Mills was a tireless defender of democracy in West Africa and across the continent, and he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family, and all the Ghanaian people on this difficult day.�
US Prez BARACK OBAMA'S TRIBUTE
U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday mourned the death of his Ghananian counterpart John Evans Atta Mills, praising his role in Ghana's development.
"It was with great regret that I learned of the passing of President John Evans Atta Mills of Ghana," Obama said in a statement, recalling his trip to the West African nation in 2009.
Barack Obama also received Mills in the Oval Office in March and praised him and his country as "a good-news story" in Africa.
"President Mills tirelessly worked to improve the lives of the Ghanaian people. He helped promote economic growth in Ghana in the midst of challenging global circumstances and strengthened Ghana's strong tradition of democracy...He was also a strong advocate for human rights and for the fair treatment of all Ghanaians," Obama said.
"Under his leadership, the United States and Ghana deepened our partnership in the promotion of good governance and economic development," he added.
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