Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has cautioned that Ghana must hastened slowly as it embarks on constitutional review processes.
She warned that in this unpredictable times any attempt to amend the Constitution must be handled delicately and inclusively with the massive participation of the youth.
Speaking at the 46th anniversary of June 4 ,in Odumase Krobo, Dr. Rawlings noted that the levels of insecurity and volatility within the sub-region demand a measured and thoughtful approach to constitutional reforms.
“As we embark on 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. Zenator Rawlings expressed concern over growing appeal of military led governments among sections of Africa’s youth who unemployed and frustrated about failures of democratic governments.
“Million of young Africans are now so inspired by the new wave of Military led governments in Africa .Youth who have become cynical and dissolution” She warned.
This year’s event was under the theme “Resetting Ghana; Reflecting on June 4,” bringing together key figures of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), political leaders, and children of the 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 Interior, Ebenezer Okletey Teilarbi, and the children of the late President Rawlings — Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings and Kimathi Rawlings.
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The commemorative ceremony featured a wreath-laying and lighting of flame events in honour of 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: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Obed Kojo Ansah
