Though not all can tell the rags to riches story, everyone has a story to share, be it good, bad, or ugly.
One of such moments about the early years of prominent people has flooded the internet, showing a moment the late former president of Ghana, Prof. John Evans Atta Mills, was captured in a group photo with some of his classmates.
From reports, the photo circulating on social media is from their days in Form 2 at Cadbury House of Achimota School.
This was between 1954 and 1959.
The late Atta Mills and his friends were seen in their African print cloth wrapped around one shoulder, just as chiefs wear their regalia.
Atta Mills, with his 7 friends, posed for the camera with their bushy hairstyles.
Fast forward, the late Mills completed his secondary education at Achimota School, earning his Ordinary Level Certificate in 1961 and Advanced Level Certificate in 1963.
He proceeded to the University of Ghana, obtaining a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree and a professional law certificate in 1967.
He subsequently attended the London School of Economics, earning an LL.M. in 1968.
In 1971, he completed his Ph.D. programme at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
Mills then entered into politics and became the Vice President of Ghana from 1997 to 2001 under the late Jerry Rawlings’ administration.
In 2008, he won the general elections and was sworn into office on January 7, 2009.
He, however, passed away on July 24, 2012.
The late Atta Mills is remembered for his dedication to democracy, social welfare, and economic reform.
He is also noted to be one of the most peaceful and truthful leaders Ghana has ever had.
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
