Audio By Carbonatix
Former President Jerry Rawlings will on Saturday mark the thirty-second anniversary of the June 4 uprising.
In 1979 junior officers of the military took up arms and overthrew then military leader Lieutenant General Fredrick Akuffo.
Ahead of that, the NDC which Mr. Rawlings founded after leaving the air force is hoping this year’s celebration themed – Unity in Diversity, Our Strength – would help patch up divisions within the party.
Richard Quashigah, Propaganda Secretary of the National Democratic Congress told Joy News the celebration is to remind people of the ills that necessitated the June 4 uprising.
He said the theme of the celebration refers not only to the NDC but the generality of the population and areas where there are conflicts.
Meanwhile the Northern regional Coordinating Council has denied sending a message to all local level political heads to actively participate in the June 4 event tomorrow.
Regional Minister, Moses Mabenga explained that it was rather the June 4 planning committee which sent a wireless message to the council for all local heads to be invited to take part in tomorrow’s event.
The anniversary of the coup that brought former President Rawlings into office will be marked in the Ashanti Regional capital.
Source: Joy News/Ghana
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Police to enforce ban on unauthorised use of sirens and strobe lights
3 minutes -
Newsfile to discuss Kpandai rerun halt, Ofori-Atta’s extradition fight, and Bawku Mediation Report
47 minutes -
Between imperialism and military rule: The choiceless political reality in West Africa
49 minutes -
One killed, 13 injured in head-on collision at Ho
57 minutes -
Techiman Police arrests three suspects in drug-related activities
1 hour -
John Kumah’s widow, Lilian Owusu remarries
1 hour -
Mastercard boosts Africa acceptance network by 45% in 2025, accelerating the continent’s digital economy
2 hours -
GNFS to clamp down on traders blocking Fire Hydrants after Cantoments Barracks blaze
2 hours -
Minority raises concerns over revised lithium agreement
2 hours -
Developing countries paid more in debt service in 2025 – World Bank
2 hours -
Education Minister raises concern over prolonged CETAG strike
2 hours -
MUSIGA Greater Accra names AMISTY GH Discovery Artist of the Year
2 hours -
Vice President honours Nkrumah’s photographer, Chris Hesse, for safeguarding national memory
2 hours -
3 arrested for impersonating Speaker, IGP on social media
2 hours -
BoG to tighten monetary policy in half-year 2026
2 hours
