Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has called on Ghana’s youth to adopt the principles of servant leadership, democratic discipline, and moral integrity exemplified by the late President Professor John Evans Atta Mills.
Delivering his remarks as Chairman of the 13th J.E.A. Mills Commemorative Lecture, Mr. Debrah paid tribute to the former president, describing him as calm, full of strength, ethical leadership, and patriotic humility.
He encouraged young people to focus on quiet preparation and serving with integrity rather than seeking power and titles. “Leadership is not a loud ambition; it is a quiet preparation. Be ready to serve with integrity, not just to lead with titles,” he emphasized.
The Chief of Staff noted that President Mills played a significant role in shaping Ghana’s Fourth Republic through his commitment to peace and truth.
Furthermore, former Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana, Madam Charlotte Osei, has described the late Prof. Atta Mills is a man who lived by the rule of law.
The astute lawyer said Mills’ presidency played a crucial role in consolidating the country as a model of investment possibilities cemented political stability.
At the 13th anniversary of the demise of President John Evans Atta Mills at the UPSA Auditorium, Madam Charlotte Osei alluded that Mills’ presidency also marked Ghana’s emergence as a respected voice in international affairs, adding that his approach to foreign policy was rooted in his understanding of Ghana’s role as a beacon of democracy and stability in Africa.
According to her, President Mills international engagements reflected his intellectual approach to leadership and he was comfortable discussing complex policy issues with world leaders, bringing to these discussions a deep understanding of both African realities and global trends.
“Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary General, said of Roth, Ghanaians must extol the late president because his reign transformed the country as a model of investment possibilities, “she added .
