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John Atta Mills
Tarkwa, Ghana
Archival Overview
President of Ghana from 2009 to 2012, an esteemed tax law professor revered as 'Asomdweehene' (King of Peace) who solidified Ghana's reputation as a beacon of stable democracy in West Africa.
Biographical Record
John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills earned his law degree from the University of Ghana and a PhD in tax law from SOAS, University of London, at age twenty-seven. He taught law for 25 years at the University of Ghana and served as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service.
After serving as Vice President under Jerry Rawlings, Mills won the peaceful, intensely contested December 2008 presidential election. His administration oversaw the commencement of commercial oil production, introduced free school uniforms for needy children, and was universally praised for personal modesty and commitment to civil dialogue.
Key Life Milestones
Democratic Election as President of Ghana
Won the presidential election by less than 0.5% in a peaceful transfer of power that inspired democratic Africa.
Commencement of Ghanaian Oil Production
Officially turned the valve at the offshore Jubilee field, marking Ghana's entrance into commercial oil production.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialAccra, Ghana