Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has cautioned that Ghana must “hasten slowly” as it embarks on a constitutional review process.
She warned that in these unpredictable times, any attempt to amend the Constitution must be handled delicately and inclusively, with active participation from the youth.
Speaking at the 46th anniversary of the June 4 Uprising held in Odumase Krobo, Dr. Rawlings noted that the current levels of insecurity and volatility within the sub-region demand a careful, measured approach to constitutional reforms.
“As we embark on this unpredictable journey of constitutional review, we must hasten slowly. We must do so with the utmost caution, given the levels of insecurity and volatility that currently exist around us,” she stated.
Dr. Zanetor Rawlings also expressed concern over the growing appeal of military-led governments among sections of Africa’s youth, who are increasingly frustrated by unemployment and what she described as the failures of democratic governments.
“Millions of young Africans are now so inspired by the new wave of military-led governments in Africa — youth who have become cynical and disillusioned,” she warned.
This year’s commemoration was held under the theme “Resetting Ghana; Reflecting on June 4,” and brought together key figures of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), political leaders, and the family of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings.
Leading the gathering was the National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, accompanied by General Secretary Fiifi Kwetey, former National Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, and former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena Duffuor.
Also in attendance were Deputy Minister for the Interior, Ebenezer Okletey Tei-Larbi, and the children of the late President Rawlings — Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings and Kimathi Rawlings.
The commemorative ceremony featured a wreath-laying, lighting of the perpetual flame in honour of the fallen heroes of the June 4 Uprising, solidarity messages, and speeches reflecting on the significance of the uprising and its enduring lessons for Ghana’s governance and political culture.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
