June 4th Uprising: Military Coups Are Not the Solution to Bad Governance — Asiedu Nketia
NDC Chairman says the annual June 4 commemoration is meant to preserve Ghana’s history and reinforce the lessons of democracy over military intervention.
- Asiedu Nketia says coups are not the solution to bad governance
- He defends the June 4 commemoration as a lesson in Ghana’s history
- NDC Chairman urges continued remembrance to promote democratic governance
National Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has strongly stated that military coups are not a viable solution to bad governance, insisting that Ghana’s democratic system remains the best framework for addressing national challenges.
Speaking in an interview with Kwame Tanko on the Ghana Se Sen Morning Show on Lawson TV/Radio, Asiedu Nketia said this year’s June 4th commemoration will be marked with an official gathering in Banda, as part of the annual remembrance of the historic uprising and its lessons for the country.
He explained that the June 4th Uprising is commemorated every year to reflect on the circumstances that triggered the event and to ensure that such occurrences are not repeated in Ghana’s political history.
According to him, the uprising has provided important national lessons, particularly in relation to governance, accountability, and discipline. However, he noted that challenges such as corruption and bribery remain human behavioural issues that persist across generations.
“The June 4th Uprising has taught us great lessons, but corruption and bribery are human attitudes that continue to exist,” he said.
The NDC Chairman further stressed that Ghana’s democratic progress has helped reduce the appetite for military interventions in governance, adding that coups are no longer seen as a solution to political or economic difficulties.
“Nobody has an appetite for coup d’état because we have seen that military takeovers are not the solution to bad governance,” he emphasized.
He argued that democratic systems provide more effective and sustainable mechanisms for correcting governance failures through elections, institutional oversight, and civic engagement.
Asiedu Nketia also rejected suggestions that the June 4th commemoration should be discontinued, describing such calls as an attempt to rewrite Ghana’s history.
“We cannot ban the June 4th celebration because doing so would mean rewriting the history of this nation,” he said. “It must be commemorated so that we draw positive lessons from it.”
He further emphasized the importance of educating younger generations about the causes and consequences of the uprising, noting that history remains a vital part of Ghana’s cultural and political identity.
The veteran politician maintained that June remains a significant month in the history of the NDC, as several important political activities and milestones associated with the party occurred during that period.
He reaffirmed the party’s commitment to continuing the annual June 4th commemoration, stressing that it serves as both a reflection on Ghana’s past and a reminder of the importance of democratic governance.
