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Mahama, Bagbin, Mills’ son and others mark the 11th anniversary of Atta Mills’ death
On Monday, a wreath-laying ceremony was performed at Accra’s Asomdwee Park to mark the 11th anniversary of former President John Evans Atta Mills’ death.
The momentous occasion drew the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, as well as several National Democratic Congress (NDC) bigwigs, including former President and NDC flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama.
The occasion was also attended by the NDC’s National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, as well as the Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the J.E.A. Mills Memorial Heritage, Alex Segbefia, and Nana Oye Bampoe Addo.
Others were former Information Minister Kofi Totobi Quakyi, former Speaker of Parliament Edward Doe Adjaho, past and present MPs, Fifi Fiavi Kwettey, General Secretary of the NDC, and Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, Leader of the Minority group in Parliament.
The remainder were former NDC Director of Elections Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, former National Women’s Organiser Anita De Sosoo, and Korle Klottey MP Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, among others.
Former President Mills’ son, Samuel Kofi Atta Mills, was also present.
Wreath-laying ceremony
Six wreaths were placed in all. Mr Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, lay the first wreath on behalf of Parliament and MPs.
The others were set by the MP for Krowor, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, on behalf of the Widow, Mrs Ernestina Naadu Mills; Mr Mahama, who was accompanied by Ms Joyce Bawah Mogtari; the Atta Mills family; Mr Nketia on behalf of the NDC; and some JEAMMH members to mark the event.
While the wreath-laying ritual was taking place, the Living Choir in Accra played a variety of relaxing melodies.
Very Reverend Dr Dominic Dadzie, Director of International Missions for the Methodist Church Ghana and Superintendent Minister of the Ashongman Circuit delivered the sermon.
A minute of silence was held in honour of the late President, followed by the sounding of a siren to commemorate the 11th anniversary of Mills’ death.
Prayers were held for the late Mills’ whole family.
Legacy
Mr Mahama used the opportunity to promote the characteristics of the late Mills, urging Ghanaians to imitate his sterling character and leadership style, stating that “as we mourn his death, let us also celebrate his life and achievements.”
He said that the late Mills represented selflessness, humility, tolerance for opposing viewpoints, being a peacemaker, unifier par excellence, and Godliness.
“Prof, as we fondly called him, was a distinguished man who served his country with the utmost integrity and humility while building a better Ghana for all, not just a few,” Mr Mahama said, adding, “We still bear the deep scars of pain all these years and are unlikely to forget how we felt on that fateful 24th July 2012.”
He went on to say that the late Mills’ legacy of socioeconomic progress, prosperity, peace, and tolerance for differing viewpoints will continue to inspire many people.
Achievements
Mr Mahama praised his achievements, saying, “Here lies a man who governed this country with sensitivity and humility and oversaw our economy with great skill.” It was no surprise that under his leadership, the country achieved its highest-ever GDP growth rate of 14.4%, with the majority of this increase coming from the real sector rather than oil.”
The NDC Presidential candidate stated that the late Mills held the record for the longest sustained period of single-digit inflation, emphasising that “in his days almost all key economic indicators were pointing in the right direction” in comparison to the current economic challenges.
“As chairman of his Economic Management Team, I can attest to his sterling leadership that resulted in these accomplishments,” Mr Mahama said.
The event was co-organized by the NDC and the J.E.A Mills Memorial Heritage.
The Overlord of the Dagbon Traditional Area, Ya Naa Abubakari Mahama II, has asked the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to run a clean and respectful campaign ahead of the 2024 general elections.
During a courtesy call with Dr Bawumia, Ya Naa Abubakari Mahama II emphasised the necessity of sustaining national unity and peace, whatever of party allegiance.
He reminded Dr Bawumia that his opponent, former President John Dramani Mahama, is also a Dagboni son with similar goals for the country’s growth.
“It’s a critical opportunity for us to demonstrate our maturity, competence, honesty, and commitment to Ghana’s progress,” Ya Naa Abubakari Mahama II said, adding, “You are my son, Dr. Bawumia, and your competitor, John Mahama, is also my son.” You’re both completely devoted to this election.”
The Overlord further emphasised that Dr Bawumia and Mr Mahama should see each other as siblings rather than adversaries.
“He is not your enemy or rival, but your elder brother,” Ya Naa Abubakari Mahama II said. “We have already won the elections as Northerners.” Whoever wins this trophy will return home.”
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is clueless about handling the economy, according to Ningo Prampram Member of Parliament Samuel Nartey George.
Unlike Dr. Bawumia, Sam Goege stated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, Former President John Dramani Mahama, is focused on how the economy would be managed.
“We have been inundated with questions of policy and policy initiatives. John Dramani Mahama has been outlining flagship policy initiatives over the past weeks in public engagements.
“The other one, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has only one message – John Mahama! He is so pathetic and clueless in his engagements so far it explains to us all the reasons our economy under his leadership is in shambles. Bawumia is empty and spent.
“John Mahama has a clear vision and plan to #BuildTheGhanaWeWant. PS: I am open to a factual debate on the policies outlined so far. I’m uninterested in party bots seeking to earn their daily stipend,” he tweeted while reacting to the comment by Vice President Dr Bawumia to the effect that former President Mahama does not understand what it means to have a 24-hour economy.
According to Dr. Bawumia, hospitals, the Electricity Company of Ghana, the Ghana Water Company, petrol stations, and numerous chop bars are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
He urged Ghanaians to oppose Mr Mahama’s proposal.
Addressing a throng in Nalerigu on Monday, November 20 as part of his ‘Thank you’ trip after being chosen NPP flagbearer on November 4, Dr Bawumia remarked, “John Mahama says he has a new idea.” What is the concept? He claims to desire a 24-hour economy. He’s not even aware of the policy.
Today, our hospitals operate 24 hours a day, our power company operates 24 hours a day, our water company operates 24 hours a day, our gasoline stations operate 24 hours a day, and many chop bars operate 24 hours a day. Because of digitization, you may now transmit and receive money 24 hours a day, seven days a week… As a result, he doesn’t grasp his own policies. It makes no sense.
“So I want you to vote for me in 2024 because I will bring a new vision, I will bring a new policy. Mahama is the past, and Dr Bawumia is the future. If John Mahama was there, we would say we have a dumsor economy, you can’t have a 24-hour economy in dumsor. So, you want to vote for Dr Bawumia in 2024, we will take the country to new heights,” Dr Bawumia stated.
Mr Mahama stated that the 24-hour economy will provide work for all Ghanaians.
“The 24-hour economy I proposed is for jobs and more jobs,” the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) stressed.
He suggested the ’24hr Economy’ concept when he met with leaders from the country’s mother workers union on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, as part of his outreach to key stakeholders in his attempt to reclaim power.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, wants the government to settle all arrears due to nursing trainees across the country as soon as possible.
According to John Mahama, such delays generate unneeded hardship for pupils.
Mr Mahama says the government must honour its pledge to pay nursing trainee allowances to students at the Krobo Nursing Training School in the Bono Region as part of his trip.
“Nana Akufo-Addo and Bawumia have stated that they will pay the allowances.” I ask you, Nana Addo and Bawumia, if you can hear me, we here at Krobo Nursing Training School, claim you haven’t paid their allowances for two years now.”
“Let the allowance come. Wherever you are, Krobo Nursing Trainees are begging you to let their allowance come,” John Mahama appealed.
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