Accra, Dec. 8, GNA - President John Evans Atta Mills on Wednesday visited the family of the late Squadron Leader Clend Mawuko Sowu (Rtd) at their East Legon residence in Accra to mourn with them for their loss. The retired military officer, 78, until his death last Saturday, was a staunch member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana and former Member of Parliament for Anlo in the Volta Region.

President Mills paid tribute to the late Squadron Leader Sowu "as someone who served his country well", describing him as "knowledgeable, forthright, fair and objective". President Mills said the late retired military officer, politician and social commentator was someone who fought for what he believed in until the very end.

"He was a friend, brother, father and patriot; always bold", he said, and added that he left an indelible mark the path he trod. "We must take pride that it delighted God to choose to give such a person to us", President Mills said, and extended the condolence of Government to the family.

Mr Joel Sowu, brother of the deceased, announced that the late Squadron Leader Sowu made arrangements for his body to be cremated and where his ashes should be kept. He expressed strong belief in the Biblical resurrection and said his brother lived and died in the Lord. Rev. Dr. Nii Amo Darko, Member of the Council of State, offered a prayer for the departed. President Mills signed the Book of Condolence.