Election
John Atta Mills of the National Democratic Congress is elected President of Ghana, with 50.2% of the vote
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
John Atta Mills Biography and Timeline
Follow John Atta Mills through 7 dated historical records for Ghana.
John Atta Mills, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2009–2011Years on this page
2009
President of Ghana
John Atta Mills of the National Democratic Congress is elected President of Ghana, with 50.2% of the vote
Fourth Republic Presidential Inauguration
Mills is sworn in as president following Ghana's closely contested 2008 election and another peaceful transfer of power between political parties.
Role range: 2009-2012
IMF Extended Credit Facility Approved
The IMF approves a multi-year concessional programme for Ghana intended to support macroeconomic stability, fiscal consolidation and sustained growth.
Role range: 2009-2012
2010
Jubilee First Oil
Mills opens the production valve as commercial oil begins flowing from the offshore Jubilee field, making petroleum a major new sector of Ghana's economy.
Role range: 2009-2012
2011
Petroleum Revenue Management Act Assented
Mills assents to legislation establishing rules for collecting, allocating, saving and reporting Ghana's petroleum revenues.
Role range: 2009-2012
Constitution Review Report Received
Mills receives the Constitution Review Commission's final report after a nationwide consultation examining possible reforms to Ghana's 1992 Constitution.
Role range: 2009-2012
Records, sources and methodology
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