The sad news got to us yesterday that the last Ghanaian president passed away. We hope and pray that his soul rest in peace. Hours after his death, a new president got elected. Check out the video from the swearing in of Ghana’s new President – John Dramani Mahama.

R.I.P Late president John Evans Atta Mills

In a statement Tuesday, British Prime Minister David Cameron described Mills as “a tireless defender of democracy in West Africa and across the continent.”

Part of a former British colony, Ghana was among the first African countries to gain independence, in 1957. It endured a series of coups before a military dictator, Jerry Rawlings, took power in 1981. Rawlings led Ghana through a transition to democracy about 10 years later.

Mahama, 53, is a former member of Ghana’s parliament who has served as director of communication for the National Democratic Congress party.

On Tuesday, the new president called on Ghanaians to respect Mills’ legacy.

“Our finest tribute to him at this moment is to maintain the unity and stability of our nation,” Mahama said.

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