The brother of the late President John Mills has admitted he erred in diagnosing the cause of death of the late president.
Cadman Mills said his characterization of massive stroke as the cause of death of the late president was borne out of emotions rather than an informed medical opinion.
He was speaking to Joy News' Beatrice Adu during a ceremony by Ghana Post to honour the late president.
Ghana's postal stamps will now bear the face of the late President John Mills who died in July last year.
His death was sudden and shocking with critics accusing the presidency of negligence. Some called for a presidential inquiry into the death whilst others insisted the president could have survived the attack if detailed emergency medical steps were taken.
Even though the details of the cause of death are still sketchy, the brother of the late president says the family is "comforted and are coping reasonably well."
Asked if the death of the late president could have been avoided, Cadman Mills said "maybe" but added John Mills received the best emergency care deserving of a president.
"Prof Mills' death was very sudden but it was very natural. Could he have been saved? Maybe. But I think the process of saving him would have started much earlier than just the very day he had the fatal incident happening to him..."
On the controversy surrounding the death of the late president, Cadman Mills said "If there is controversy, the controversy exists only in the minds of conspiracy theorists. I followed his health situation. I was there when the autopsy was performed and I am satisfied and the family is satisfied that it was a natural death."
I may not have been accurate in characterizing the traumatic experience as a "massive stroke" he stated, adding, "It could have been aneurism."
"He died a natural death," he emphasised.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Medical Association says the Association only demanded for presidential inquest shortly after the death of the president so that the findings will inform future guidelines on how to treat emergency cases of high profile personalities.
Latest Stories
-
Let’s prioritize research quality in higher education institutions for industrial growth-Prof. Nathaniel Boso
7 hours -
Herman Suede is set to release ‘How Dare You’ on April 24
10 hours -
Heal KATH: Kuapa Kokoo, Association of Garages donate 120k to support project
11 hours -
KNUST signs MOU with Valco Trust Fund, Bekwai Municipal Hospital to build student hostel
11 hours -
The influence Ronaldo has on people, Cadman Yamoah will have same on the next generation – Coach Goodwin
11 hours -
Gender Advocate Emelia Naa Ayeley Aryee Wins prestigious Merck Foundation Awards
12 hours -
South Africa bursary scandal suspects granted bail
13 hours -
Ecobank successfully repays $500m Eurobond due April 18
13 hours -
Re: Doe Adjaho, Torgbui Samlafo IV, call for Unity among Paramountcies in Anlo
13 hours -
Extortion and kidnap – a deadly journey across Mexico into the US
13 hours -
Rihanna says fashion has helped her personal ‘rediscovery’ after having children
13 hours -
Development Bank Ghana targets GH¢1bn funding for commercial banks in 2024
14 hours -
Shatta Movement apologises to Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled after backlash
14 hours -
Sammy Gyamfi writes: Tema-Mpakadan Railway Project; A railway line to nowhere
15 hours -
Bright Simons: Is the World Bank saving or harming Ghana?
15 hours