A wreath-laying ceremony was held at Asomdwe Park in Accra on Friday, July 24, 2026, to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the passing of former President John Evans Atta Mills.
The solemn ceremony brought together President John Dramani Mahama, Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Members of Parliament, Ministers of State, members of the Council of State, the NDC Council of Elders, President and members of the Ga Traditional Council, relatives of the late President, and members of the public.
Addressing the gathering, President Mahama described the annual memorial as a national responsibility, urging Ghanaians to use the occasion to reflect on the values and legacy of the late President.
A total of six wreaths were laid in honour of the former President.
A wreath on behalf of Mrs. Ernestina Naadu Mills was laid by the Member of Parliament for Krowor, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, assisted by the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur.
President Mahama also laid a wreath, while Speaker Alban Bagbin, together with members of the Majority Caucus in Parliament, paid tribute with another wreath.
The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, laid a wreath on behalf of the party, while members of the John Evans Atta Mills Memorial Heritage (JEAMMH) also honoured the late President with a commemorative wreath.
The annual ceremony celebrated the life, leadership and enduring legacy of Professor John Evans Atta Mills, who passed away on July 24, 2012, while serving as President of Ghana.
