Madam Ernestina Naadu Mills, widow of Ghana's late President, John Evans Atta Mills, has in a tribute to her husband, called him a blessing.

Mrs Mills' tribute which was read on her behalf by Mrs Gifty Lamptey, to a gathering of hundreds of mourners from across the globe, at the Independence Square, in Accra Friday, said, 'My dear husband Fiifi, you were a blessing to me, Ghana and the entire world.

She thanked the fallen Ghanaian leader for loving her and his family, for being friends and supporters in her marriage.

The former First Lady's tribute which opened with a scripture reading from the Book of Revelations, was among a number that eulogised the deceased's virtues of selflessness, humility, a man who placed God first and saw in political power, an opportunity to serve his preople, paid to him at a burial service in Accra.

The service, the last rite before the mortal remains of President Mills will be interred at a special Memorial Park 'Asomdwee Park' (Peace Park), in the national capital, once again, united Ghanaians in grief and provided an opportunity for President John Mahama and a host of religious leaders who officiated, to drum home the need for Ghanaians to pursue their common yearning to move their country forward, in unity and devoid of rancour.

A stream of people, in the traditional mourning clothes of black and red, started trooping to the Independence Square at dawn Friday and long before the official dead line of 7.30 a.m. for members of the public to be seated, the stands were filled up, flowing over to the nearby Accra Sports Stadium. graphic.com.gh