The Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultants (CIAMC) Ghana, has extended its condolence to the family, government and the entire nation on the untimely demise of His Excellency Professor John Evans Atta Mills.

“His Excellency Prof John Evans Atta Mills distinguished himself as a remarkable leader and manager while in office. It is sad and regrettable that Ghana and Africa has lost such an objective, purposeful and peace-loving person,” a release signed by Mr. Samuel Mawusi Asafo, Registrar of CIAMC-Ghana, said.

CIAMC also expressed its congratulations to His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama on his ascension to the office as the President of Ghana and also appreciated the efforts of the Parliament, Judiciary and all other institutions for working swiftly and professionally to keep the wheels of Government moving uninterrupted.

“May the Lord Almighty graciously wipe away all our collective tears and grants us the strength and wisdom to live as one nation, one people, with one common destiny,” the release said.

The Hare Krishna movement (ISKCON) also offered its deepest condolences to the first lady Mrs Naadu Mills, the entire family and to all Ghanaians.

“It is the Lord who gives and takes at his own will and time, without consultation whatsoever,” a statement signed by the Regional Secretary for West Africa, said.**