The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in conjunction with the J.J. Rawlings Foundation, is set to organise commemorative events to mark the 79th birthday of the party’s founder and former President, Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings on Monday June 22, 2026.
The theme for the commemoration is “From Revolution to Fourth Republic: The Rawlings Legacy.”
The first event of the day will be the naming of the party headquarters after Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings and the unveiling of his bust at 9am.
The event will be addressed by the leader of the party, President John Dramani Mahama and other leading members of the NDC, a statement issued by the party’s Deputy National Communication Officer Godwin Ako Gunn said on Thursday.
The second event will be a lecture and exhibition at the auditorium of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences near the CSIR in Accra.
The keynote speaker will be Ghanaian academic and lawyer, Tsatsu Tsikata. That programme is expected to start at 4pm.
Other speakers on the day will be Dr. Akwasi Opong Fosu, former Minister for Local Government and current Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre as well as former Minister for Information and National Security, Kofi Totobi Quakyi.
“Members of the public, party members, supporters and cadres are all invited to participate in the two events to celebrate Flt Lt Rawlings’ birthday and honour his life and legacy,” the statement said.
