Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF) have expressed shock over the sudden death of His Excellency Prof John Evans Atta Mills.

A statement by Mrs C. Adjabeng, Communications and Advocacy Officer of the WiDAF, expressed their condolences to the entire family and wife of the former president, Dr. Ernestina Naadu Mills.

The statement further called on Ghanaians to rally behind President John Dramani Mahama after the death of former president Mills.

WiLDAF also praised the growth of the democracy in Ghana and urged Ghanaians to unite to promote peace in the country.**