The National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Saturday, December 31 held a ceremony to commemorate the 41st anniversary of the December 31 Revolution.
The ceremony was held at Dawenya City Park in Ningo Prampram District, Greater Accra Region.
Commemoration, which is in theme; “Revolution of December 31, remembering our heroes for a greater work” is characterized by wreath-laying, continuous flame, and durbar.
The anniversary of the December 31 Revolution is marked as a reminder of the ideals – probity, accountability, freedom and justice that the NDC was founded on.
Speakers at the event were Sam Nartey George, MP Ningo Prampram, Comrade Shine Gaveh, National Chairman, United Cadre Front, Dr Zanetor Agyemang Rawlings, MP Korley Klottey, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, NDC Secretary General and Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman. NDC.
National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah noted that the current government has led the economy to “a worse situation than the situation that existed before the revolution in 1981.”
“So if we repeat history now, what does that tell us? It means that we have failed or refused to learn from our own history.”
He said contrary to the expectations of the government of the rebellion of the former, the only lifeline there Ghanaians have taken the decision not to participate in disruptive changes in government.
“Otherwise, we wouldn’t be here. It’s our only lifeline. However, people’s patience has a limit,” he said.
He said as the NDC and parts of Ghana commemorate the revolution, let the leaders of the country be reminded that they should not be too patient with Ghanaians, warning that it can be dangerous for the entire nation.
“We have created this democracy and we want it to last. Even if the intention is to misbehave so that there is disruption and our records give Ghanaians a lasting constitution, we are not willing to follow their bait because we want the constitution to last and use the same constitution to give decision,” he said.
Principles
The Secretary General of the NDC, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey bemoaned the level of selfishness that he said has eaten into the body politic of Ghana.
He said it was sad that the country had drifted for 41 years, adding that political parties had strayed from their original principles such as love for the nation.
He called for a return to the core principle of the NDC which is the welfare of the nation first and foremost before individual interests.
Mr. Kwetey said during that time, the NDC has become a political party that has a lot of policies that although good and good are not helpful.
He said the NDC must return to its fundamentals and values.
“This party must return to the Bedrock of principles and values. This party can only be a party that is known to build roads and build schools and build infrastructure. There are even evil rulers who can build roads. This party must be fundamental. A party that loves the country enough this is to ensure that the principles we set will help this country forever.
He said the NDC has done a good job as a party, but there is still a lot to do.
Politeness
Dr. Zanetor Agyemang Rawlings expressed concern over the worsening political monetization and called on members of the party to bring back the core values and principles of the revolution which are accountability, honesty and transparency.
“In the middle of all that, we have to improve each other. Let’s improve decency in our political practices,” she said.
Ningo Prampram Member of Parliament, Sam Nartey George called on every member of the party at any level to participate in the mobilization of the masses of voters across the country to the 2024 elections and ensure the victory of the party to restore the country to the path of glory and growth.
Present at the event were Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, NDC running mate in the 2020 presidential election, Dr Kwabena Duffuor, former Minister of Finance and presidential candidate on the NDC ticket for 2024, Kojo Bonsu, former Mayor of Kumasi, who is also aspiring to be the flag bearer NDC in 2024, Alhaji Hudu Yahaya, NDC elder and former Secretary General of NDC.
Commodore Steve Obimpeh, Kofi Attoh, Barbara Serwaa Asamoah, Moses Asaga, Sam Pee Yarley among other stalwarts were also present.
Source: graphic.com.gh
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