United
States President Barrack Obama, United Nations Secretary-General Ban
Ki-moon and Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Kamalesh Sharma are
among the world leaders mourning the death of Ghanaian President, John
Evans Atta Mills.
President Obama, speaking through a press statement issued yesterday
on his behalf by US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, said that
late President Mills made a significant contribution to Ghana’s
democracy and development, and forged a strong and positive partnership
with the United States.
“As the third president of modern Ghana, he … promoted regional peace
and reinforced Ghana’s reputation as a leader in Africa. President
Mills was a champion for his nation and his loss will be felt around the
world. My thoughts and prayers are with all the people of Ghana during
this difficult time” Obama’s statement reads.
Also, UN Chief Ban Ki-moon said he is saddened by the death of Mills
and offered his heartfelt condolences to the late leader’s family and
the Government and the people of the country.
“President Mills will be remembered for his statesmanship and years
of dedicated service to his country,” said a statement issued by Mr.
Ban’s spokesperson. “At this time of national mourning, the
Secretary-General renews the commitment of the United Nations to work
alongside the Government and the people of Ghana in support of their
efforts to consolidate the country’s democratic and development
achievements.”
In his reaction, Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma said
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.
“Ghana was the first independent nation from Africa to join the
modern Commonwealth and made impressive strides under his leadership, in
both the fields of democracy and development. I remember with great
warmth, my official visit to Ghana in 2009 and the very fruitful
interaction that we had.”
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