PRESS STATEMENT ON THE COMMEMORATION OF THE 13TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEMISE OF PRESIDENT JOHN EVANS ATTA MILLS DELIVERED AT THE INTERNATIONAL PRESS CENTRE, ACCRA | MONDAY, 14TH JULY 2025

Alex Segbefia chief of staff to the Vice President said On behalf of the John Evans Atta Mills Memorial Heritage, we warmly welcome you to
this press conference to officially announce the activities lined up to mark the 13th
Anniversary of the passing of His Excellency, Professor John Evans Atta Mills, third
President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.
Thirteen years ago, Ghana lost a man of peace, humility, and deep conviction, a leader
whose entire life was committed to public service, equity, and the advancement of
Ghana’s democratic credentials. As we commemorate his life, we are guided by these
immortal words:
“I came to serve; I have finished my time here on earth and have moved on to everlasting
rest… Weep not; for I am not dead. I am alive and awake in the Lord. Ghana will not die;
Ghana will live to declare the works of the Lord.”
These words continue to inspire the Memorial Heritage in our mission to preserve,
promote, and project the legacy of Professor Mills; his values of humility, discipline,
integrity, excellence, and compassion.
Since its establishment on 1st February 2021, the Memorial Heritage has served as a
vehicle to uphold the legacy of President John Evans Atta Mills through strategic
programmes, public engagement, and commemorative events.
In the past year, this commitment has been deepened through a range of impactful
initiatives that reflect Prof. Mills’ enduring values and national significance.