Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has represented President John Dramani Mahama at the 44th anniversary commemoration of the 31st December Revolution, describing it as a defining moment in Ghana’s political history.
The event, held under the theme “Consolidating the Reset Agenda: Reflections on the Gains of the 31st December Revolution,” brought together party members and citizens to reflect on the legacy of the 1979 uprising led by Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings.
According to Opoku-Agyemang, the Revolution was driven by a clear national purpose. “The 31st December Revolution was born out of a strong desire to put Ghana first, to confront injustice, restore accountability, and uphold the dignity of ordinary Ghanaians,” she said.
She noted that the events of December 31 reshaped Ghana’s political awareness and laid the ideological foundation for the National Democratic Congress (NDC). “These moments reshaped our political consciousness and laid the foundation for the revolutionary tradition that later gave rise to the NDC,” she stated.
The Vice President said the commemoration was also an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of lesser-known participants in the Revolution.
“I honoured not only the prominent figures from our history but also the unknown men and women, the rank and file, everyday citizens, and soldiers whose names may never be recorded,” she said.
She explained that their actions were guided by shared values rather than personal ambition.
