Ghana experienced “unprecedented” economic growth under Mills – Canada’s Foreign Minister

Soon after the death of Ghana’s President, Prof John Atta Mills on July 24, 2012, more tributes have been pouring in across the globe from world leaders and figures.

One is from the Foreign Affairs Minister of Canada, John Baird. He described the late Professor Mills as a friend to Canada and will be remembered as a true leader.

In a statement, Mr Baird, who was saddened said “Under President Mills’ stewardship, Ghana experienced unprecedented economic growth and prosperity and cemented its reputation as a model of democracy and stability within Africa.”

During, his presidency, Prof. Mills has touted Ghana’s recent economic successes as unprecedented, an accolade which received some mixed reactions from the Ghanaian population.

Ghana’s economy grew 14.4%, making it one of the fastest growing economies in the world and number one fastest in Africa.

“Canada and Ghana have been partners in development since 1957. Under President Mills’ leadership, the ties between our two countries deepened even further as a result of our common goals of promoting improved governance and respect for human rights,” Mr Baird stated.

Indeed, in November 2011, Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper met President Mills during his visit to Ottawa.

Mr Baird, on behalf of the Government of Canada and Canadians, extended their deepest condolences to the people of Ghana and to the family and friends of the late President Mills.

By Ekow Quandzie