UK branch of NDC hails supporters of 31st December anniversary
The UK and Ireland Chapter of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Thursday wished cadres and supporters of the government well in the commemoration of the 29th Anniversary of the 31st December 1981 Revolution.
In a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra, said the 31st December Revolution occupied a prominent place in the history of the struggle for probity and accountability as regards the governance of the country.
The statement was signed by Prince-Kassim Alubankudi, Secretary of the NDC UK and Ireland Chapter.
It said the revolution helped to plant the seed of economic and political stability.
“We carry with us factual memories of the rapid turn around of Ghana’s economic growth rate from negative 7.1 per cent in 1983 to positive economic growth within a transformational short time period of 18 months, an achievement, which dramatically changed the economic and political landscape, thereby paving the way for increased decentralisation and democratisation at the district level and subsequent re-introduction of participatory multi-party democracy in 1992.”
The statement said during the days of the revolution, Ghanaians drew inspiration from the enormous sacrifices made by all cadres led by Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings in restoring dignity to public service.
It said members of the NDC UK and Ireland Chapter acknowledged the exemplary role the revolution played in advancing the spirit of communal hands-on approach to nation building when leaders of the revolution led nation building by example – joining in communal cleaning exercises, rail line repairs, electricity extension to remote villages, among other interventions.
“We look forward to joining hands with all those who believe in the spirit of stable nation building in an atmosphere of peace and unity as we together respond to the challenges of building a better Ghana.
“We particularly look forward to working with the cadres of the revolution to further promote and protect the better Ghana agenda and the constitution of the Republic of Ghana.”
The statement said the NDC UK & Ireland Chapter also looked up to the cadres to support President Mills government as he worked to alleviate poverty through investing in the hardworking people of Ghana, jobs and the economy.
“We owe it to the good people of Ghana to better co-ordinate our efforts and collaborate amongst ourselves so that the government’s better Ghana initiatives can bring immediate and visible results.”
Source: GNA