John Atta Mills
Ghanaian politician, 3rd President
Born
July 21st, 1944
80 years ago
Died
July 24th, 2012
12 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Ghana
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Served as the 3rd President of Ghana from 2009 until death in 2012. Mills held academic qualifications in law and was a lecturer before entering politics. He studied in the United States and became a member of the National Democratic Congress. Mills presided over a period of economic growth and implemented policies focused on education and health. He emphasized good governance and was a proponent of the rule of law.
Served as President of Ghana from 2009 to 2012
Led the National Democratic Congress to victory in the 2008 election
Promoted education and healthcare initiatives
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