Former President John Dramani Mahama has praised the late President John Evans Atta-Mills for his principled leadership, stating that he was not one to pursue power at any cost or manipulate state agencies for political gain.

He stated this during the 11th anniversary of late President Atta-Mills held in Accra on Tuesday, July 24, 2023.

“The Electoral Commission (EC) was truly independent and the judiciary did not live in fear of not satisfying the president’s wishes by their verdicts.

“He did not weaponize justice unlike what we are living through today. He was a great talent sporter and I count myself among his many proteges who have gone on to excel in our various fields of endeavor," he said.

The former President also lauded the late Mills for upholding Ghana's social and moral values high, as he "was unequivocal in his abhorrence of LGBTQ.”

Mr. Mahama, who served as Vice President to Prof Mills from 2009 until Prof Mills' untimely death on 24th July 2012, expressed that he considers himself one of Prof Mills' proteges who have achieved success in their respective fields.