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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