Breaking News: President John Atta Mill of Ghana is dead

Ghana's President John Atta Mills has been confirmed dead in a press statement given by his Chief of Staff. 

Ghana Television announced that he died today at 37 Military hospital in Accra...aged 68. The cause of death is still sketchy but Mr Mills has been ill for while and has been reported to have been battling from troth cancer.

His office also released a statement to Reuters announcing his death. May his soul rest in peace...Amen.

See the official press statement when you click read more below.