On July 13, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring the Atta Mills Memorial Library, which has fallen into disrepair following years of abandonment. Speaking at the wreath‑laying ceremony commemorating the 13th anniversary of late President John Evans Atta Mills’s passing, he announced that efforts are already underway to rehabilitate the facility to its intended glory .
Mahama explained that the library was initially handed over to the University of Cape Coast after his administration left office. Yet, over time, the facility declined—largely due to its non‑operational state and structural deterioration. Now, he affirmed, “Kofi Totobi Quakyi and a small dedicated team” have begun the restoration process.
Beyond physical renovations, the President emphasized that honoring Atta Mills must transcend ceremonial gestures. He urged Ghanaians to embody the values that defined the late president: humility, integrity, accountability, and peacemaking leadership. According to Mahama, true tribute lies in living out these principles, not merely visiting memorial sites once a year.
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The Atta Mills Library was inaugurated in July 2016 by then‑president Mahama .
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Originally designed to serve as a national hub for research, learning, and heritage, the facility includes a 100‑seat auditorium, a 45‑seat multimedia centre, seminar rooms, a museum, and a virtual sound room illuminating Mills’s speeches .
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However, soon after its inauguration, the contractor reportedly withheld delivery of the building due to payment disputes. As a result, the structure remained unused for years and succumbed to disrepair—experiencing broken windows, peeling paint, corroded fixtures, and malfunctioning air‑conditioning .
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Civil society, Cape Coast residents, and local authorities have repeatedly appealed for action, underscoring the library’s potential as a cultural and tourism asset.
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