Accra goes quiet as late President Mills' mortal remains lie in state

Accra is unusually quiet as the mortal remains of President John Evans Atta Mills lies in state at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Accra, the nations’ capital city, for public viewing.

Most activities in the city have come to a halt as sorrowful faces are seen glued to television sets to view proceedings at the Banquet Hall.

Some of the people going about their normal duties, wore red or black attires with red bands around their arms and necks.

Driving through the streets of the city from Kwabenya through the Achimota Golf Course and the Kanda highway to the heart of Accra around 1200 hours on Wednesday, one could easily mistake the day for a Sunday when vehicular traffic is usually absent.

The Odorkor/Kaneshie road through the Graphic road to Accra Central was also devoid of the usual heavy vehicular traffic.

Most of the people interviewed by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) said they were still trying to come to terms with the reality of the death of President Mills, and expressed the hope that his demise would unite Ghanaians more than before.

They said they were hopeful that being a kind hearted, peace loving and a good person, President Mills would be granted eternal rest with his Maker.

A visit by the GNA to the Central Business District of Accra revealed that though economic activities seemed to be stable, patronage of goods and services was slow compared to other normal days.

Most of the traders and members of the public wore red and black apparel to show they were mourning President Mills.**