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3 unusual facts about John Atta Mills


2009 in Ghana

January 7 - John Atta Mills took office as president, the second time power in the country had been transferred from one legitimately elected leader to another democratically.

Emmanuel TV

Special events such as the New Year's Eve Candlelight vigil and the thanksgiving of President John Atta Mills of Ghana at the SCOAN was also shown live on Emmanuel TV.

Energy Bank

Energy Bank commenced banking business on 22 February 2011, following the commissioning of its head office, by John Atta Mills, the President of the Republic of Ghana.


Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo

Pelpuo was appointed Minister for Youth and Sports by President John Atta Mills in September 2009 following the resignation of Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak who was also MP for Asawase.

Years in Ghana

2012, July 24 - John Atta Mills, then sitting president, died, and was in less than 12 hours time, succeeded by John Dramani Mahama, then Vice-president.


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Years in Ghana

John Dramani Mahama was sworn in as substantive president in less than 12 hours after John Atta Mills died.

1958, November 29 - John Dramani Mahama, president of Ghana, as successor to President John Atta Mills after his demise.