The PPP has learnt with a heavy heart the sudden and untimely death of the president of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Prof. John Evans Atta-Mills. The PPP wishes to convey its heartfelt condolences to the people of Ghana, the National Democratic Congress, the wife and family of the former president. We urge all Ghanaians to remain calm and circumspect in these trying movements in our national life. We pledge our full support and cooperation to the Vice President His Excellency, John DramaniMahama as he prepares to take up the mantle of leadership and take steps to offer a befitting farewell to the father of the nation. Signed Kofi Asamoah-Siaw National Secretary, PPP