The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially launched activities for its June 2026 observance, with party leaders linking this year’s commemoration to ongoing efforts to strengthen state institutions and rebuild public confidence in governance.
Addressing the media at the party’s headquarters in Accra on Friday, General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey said this year’s theme, “Strengthening State Institutions: Lessons from the June 4, 1979 Uprising,” reflects what he described as the country’s current need for accountability, discipline and institutional renewal.
According to him, the June 4 uprising remains significant not only as a historical event but also as a reminder of the need for integrity in public service and responsible leadership.
“The June 4 uprising was not merely an event in history. It represented a demand for integrity in public life, accountability in governance, discipline in leadership, social equity and responsible stewardship of state resources,” he said.
Mr Kwetey said those values continue to shape the NDC’s political tradition and are reflected in the government’s ongoing “Reset Agenda” under President John Mahama.
He explained that the agenda seeks to restore trust in public institutions, improve governance and ensure state structures work more effectively for ordinary citizens.
The NDC also used the occasion to pay tribute to former President Jerry John Rawlings, founder of the party and Ghana’s first President under the Fourth Republic.
Mr Kwetey described Rawlings as a leader whose legacy of probity, accountability and social justice continues to inspire the party and many Ghanaians.
As part of the month-long activities, the party announced a series of public lectures, commemorative events and educational programmes to be held across the country.
A major public lecture is scheduled for June 3 in the Banda Constituency, focusing on the historical impact of the June 4 uprising and the role of state institutions in promoting accountable governance.
On June 4, the party plans to hold a ceremonial flag raising, wreath laying and a grand durbar in the Bono Region.
Other activities include an NDC Day celebration on June 10 centred on political participation among women and youth, and a Cadres Day event in Kumasi on June 19 under the theme: “Ensuring Transparent Governance: The Role of Cadres.”
The observance will conclude on June 22 with activities marking Founder’s Day, including the naming of the party’s headquarters after Jerry John Rawlings and the unveiling of a bust in his honour.
Mr Kwetey said the events are intended not just as ceremonies but as opportunities for political education and national reflection, particularly for younger generations.
He called on party members, supporters and the general public to participate fully in the activities throughout June.
