Prez Mills returns from medical check-up trip June 25

It has now emerged that President John Mills’ medical check-up trip to the United States of America will last for more than a week.

The President prior to his departure told the press that he is going for a “routine check-up” and that he will be “away for a few days.”

In a formal notice to Parliament, President Mills said he will be away in the US until June 25, 2012.

Details of the Presidential notice were read to MPs at today’s sitting of the House by the first Deputy Speaker, Hon Edward Doe Adzaho, who presided over proceedings.

The President’s letter reads: “In accordance with Article 59 of the Constitution of Ghana, I write to inform you that I shall be away in the US from Saturday, 16 June to Monday 25 June, 2012 for a routine medical check-up.

“During my absence the Vice-President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E John Dramani Mahama, shall in accordance with Article 60 (8) of the Constitution act in my stead. Kindly accept, Right Honourable the assurances of my highest consideration.

Signed

Prof. John Evans Atta Mills, President of the Republic of Ghana.”**