Former President John Dramani Mahama has credited Ghana’s ongoing “Reset Agenda” to the enduring legacy of the late President Professor John Evans Atta Mills, underscoring the moral and developmental foundation laid during the Better Ghana Agenda era.
At a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the 13th anniversary of Prof. Mills’ passing, Mr. Mahama described the solemn occasion not only as a tribute to a late statesman but also as a call to national reflection and ethical leadership.
“This is more than just a ceremony—it is a moment of introspection for the nation,” Mahama said. “Prof. Mills led with truth, empathy, and unwavering principle, setting a tone for governance that placed people before politics and service before self-interest.”
Framing the late president’s legacy as central to his own vision for national renewal, Mahama rejected the divisive tone of contemporary politics, calling instead for a return to leadership rooted in dignity, discipline, and dedication.
While celebrating the late leader’s contributions to national unity and social justice, Mahama also acknowledged public concern over the state of the John Evans Atta Mills Memorial Library. He assured attendees that restoration works are being initiated under the guidance of the project’s planning committee to return the library to its intended role as a center for learning and legacy preservation.
The commemoration drew top political and state figures, including Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Council of Elders, and relatives of the late president.
President Mills, known for his peace-first philosophy and measured leadership style, served as President from 2009 until his untimely passing in 2012. His death remains a deeply emotional chapter in Ghana’s political history, but his values, Mahama noted, continue to guide the path forward.
“His was a leadership of calm strength, guided by conscience. That is the example we must return to if we are to rebuild this nation,” Mahama concluded.
