Ghana's President John Atta Mills dies

Ghana's President John Atta Mills, who was suffering from throat cancer, has died at a military hospital in the capital, Accra.


A statement from his office said the 68-year-
old died a few hours after being taken ill, but
did not give details. "It is with a heavy heart... that we announce the sudden and untimely death of the president of
the Republic of Ghana," the statement said.


The secretary to the presidency John Newman said the death came as a shock to the Ghanaian people


Mr Atta Mills had ruled the West African
country since 2009.


According to the presidential aide, Mr Atta Mills' voice has been degenerating in the last few months.


'Rumours' had it that the leader had complained of pains on Monday evening and died on Tuesday afternoon. He had recently returned to Ghana after
visiting the US for medical checks, the news
agency says.


Vice-President John Dramani Mahama has be
sworn in as president in line with
Ghana's constitution.


Mr Atta Mills clocked 68 on sunday. May his soul Rest in Peace...Amen