The Institute of Public Relations, Ghana, on Friday expressed deep grief and shock at the untimely home call of former President, Professor John Evans Atta Mills.

“We wish to extend our condolences and sympathy to the family, particularly his wife Mrs. Naadu Mills and his son in these difficult times,” a release signed by Major Albert Don-Chebe (Rtd) President, IPR said in Accra.

It said: “this is a moment of grief and pain. IPR wishes to call on all Ghanaians to be sober and focused in whatever they do during this period of mournful pain, to ensure that we maintain the current peace to his memory. We shall forever remember him”.

“May his soul rest in peace,” the release added.**