Eastern Regional Chairman Hopeful for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Mark Oliver Kevor has offered Ghc500 seed capital to all 33 constituencies in Eastern Region as part of his contribution towards the celebration of NDC’s 30th Anniversary on June 10, 2022.
A statement issued by Mark Oliver Kevor stated that “10th June would also be 30 years since we evolved to a successful and most democratized political party in Ghana and possibly Africa.
Let me; first of all, congratulate the NDC on this special occasion. For three decades, the National Democratic Congress has been at the forefront of perpetuating a stable and functional democratic Ghana. It is no mere coincidence that this has been the longest Republic in the history of Ghana. We are proud of this collective achievement.
For use in the Eastern Region, I would like to pay respect to our Founding Members who we have lost along the way and the four surviving ones namely: Comrades Major (Rtd) Ted Tetteh, Kwame Amfo-Ntiri, Alhaji Abu Mohammed (alias Commander) and Asante Yamoah (alias efie mpo nie). I salute them for believing in the NDC, 30 years ago, and appending their signatures to the official documents that legitimized us as a political party”
He said the contribution of NDC to the development of the Eastern Region is unparalleled.
“The NDC’s record in the Eastern Region is unmatched and every community bears witness to our impact. We have led developments in every part of the region without discrimination and have been concerned with providing public goods to the remotest parts of the region. On this special occasion, I say ayekoo to all our branch, constituency, and Regional Executives (both past and present) and all members in the Eastern Region. I use this opportunity to urge the public to join the NDC to provide you with the positive Change you currently crave for”.
Mark Oliver Kevor said the 30th-anniversary celebration is worth it.
“This special occasion must be celebrated! We must be proud of our growth and achievements. Every Constituency should mark it symbolically and eventfully. Towards this, my team is supporting every Constituency with a token of Ghc 500 as a seed to raise funds for the climax of the celebration on 10th June 2022. I will urge all others to reach out to the constituencies and donate towards the successful celebration. Constituency Chairmen may contact the Deputy Regional Treasurer on Monday (6th June) for further details.
I wish you all a happy 30th Anniversary Celebrations and a successful reorganization exercise” the statement concluded.
NDC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is a social-democratic political party in Ghana, founded by Jerry Rawlings, who was Head of State of Ghana from 1981 to 1993 and the President of Ghana from 1993 to 2001.
Following the formation of the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) which ruled Ghana following the military coup d’état on 31 December 1981, there was pressure from the international community to restore democracy.
The NDC was formed as the ruling party ahead of elections in 1992, in which Rawlings was elected president, and in 1996 Rawlings was re-elected as the NDC candidate. Rawlings’ second term ended in 2001. The NDC lost the presidency in the 2000 election, and it was not until the 2008 election that they regained it with candidate John Atta Mills.
The NDC party symbol is an umbrella with the head of a dove at the tip. The party colors are red, white, green, and black, and the party slogan or motto is “Unity, stability, and development.” Internationally, the NDC is a member of the Progressive Alliance and Socialist International
On 9 December 2012, the Electoral Commission of Ghana declared NDC candidate John Dramani Mahama to be President-elect but lost in the 2016 elections.
The NDC has been credited for the 1992 constitution and many developmental projects and policy interventions.
Source: Mybrytnewsroom.com/Obed Ansah
