Tribute In Memory Of Professor John Evans Atta Mills

He has been described by many as a humble man who loved his Motherland

and worked dearly towards an elevation of the status quo. He was a

husband of one and the father for all. One may earn a title by words but

undoubtedly Prof. J.E.A Mills earned the title "ASOMDWOEHENE" by deeds I

believe.

When History is been written,it may be written on paper

which may deteriorate or in the sand which may be wiped away,but the

good old Professor's name would forever be engraved on a rock in the

political history of the Republic of Ghana.

The one who redefined

and restructured Taxation in Ghana,the one time Achimota school Hockey

player would always be remembered for his immense effort towards Nation

building.

I never met Prof. Mills but one thing I liked about him

was his good sense of humour amidst difficulty and trying times. He was a

great leader by all standards even though he also had his shortfalls.

One time in Parliament when the Minority Caucus( opposition New

Patriotic Party) was dressed in black and showed him the RED CARD,all he

said was"Madam Speaker, I knew there was going to be heckling but I

didn't know that it would be this "GARGANTUAN" and he was able to calm

tempers to an appreciable level by his good sense of humour.

In the

local Ashanti setting,three(3) things are known to Unite people.

Childbirth,Marriage and Death are the said things that bring about Unity

in the Ashanti culture.

In these periods of mourning,I pray we do

that in Unity as a Nation and One People and not create unnecessary

political gains out of the death of a Noble Son of this Land.

As I

watched him during the December 2008 Campaign,I could see something in

his eyes. This was the Passion,Desire and Determination with which he

wanted to cause a CHANGE in his Motherland.

Whenever I heard "my

brothers and sisters" I assumed it was the good old Professor

speaking... "Dzi wo fie asem" and "Father for all" are some of the

phrases by Prof. Mills that Ghanaians would always remember....

A

lot of people have lived and died but those who are remembered are those

who immortalised their names with the impact they made in the lives of

others. I can say with no iota of doubt that Prof. J.E.A Mills is one of

those who had an impact on the lives of their following. He was a

Mentor and a symbol of Hope to many till the day he passed on...

The BIG Question I ask myself now is, what would they say when I am gone?????

Would they say I was a "greedy bastard",would they say I was a man who

didn't have respect for the elderly,would they say I was a ruthless

politician or would they say I was that Patriotic citizen who abided by

the principle of meticulous accountability and had respect for Rule of

Law...

I would always want to be remembered for two(2) things, Honesty and Integrity.

What do you want to be remembered for?

Prof. Mills is gone but he will forever live in our hearts...

To all Patriotic Ghanaians I say let's Get United Now for PEACE 2012!!!

May God be our helper...

We shall overcome!

GEORGE SARPONG

KNUST