The People’s National Convention (PNC) observed the 43rd anniversary of the overthrow of President Dr. Hilla Limann of the Third Republic of Ghana.
The PNC, in a press statement, recalled the overthrow of the democratically-elected People’s National Party (PNP) government by the PNDC government through a military coup.
The PNC highlighted Dr. Limann’s principles, including a belief in moral values and condemnation of selfishness, greed, and corruption.
The party expressed dissatisfaction with how Dr. Limann, who ruled for 27 months, was treated, considering his commitment to these principles.
“Interestingly, the PNDC government that removed him from office on allegations of corruption never found any evidence against President Hilla Limann or his appointees, or immediate family members acquiring wealth at the expense of the taxpayers,” the party said.
The PNC, in its statement, emphasized that the coup plotted in 1981, leading to the overthrow of Dr. Limann, had negative consequences for the quality of life in Ghana. The party asserted that the coup resulted in increased hardship for the entire country.
The party emphasised that Ghanaians lost their “dignity and sense of importance due to this coup.”
The PNC, therefore, calls on Ghanaians to join in celebrating the remarkable and selfless leadership of Dr. Limann.
“His exemplary life must inspire and serve as a form of education to the younger generation about the true nature of politics as a means to serve and not to be served.
“We should strive to exemplify the values exhibited by Dr Limann, ensuring our pursuit of political power is not driven by selfish motives but rather by a genuine desire to uplift the pride and well-being of Ghanaians,” the statement further said.
The party added that “A future PNC government would introduce ‘Limannism’ as a subject at all levels of education to help instil in the younger generation principles of selflessness, morality, and compassion.
“It will require the PNC to serve as the Biblical David to confront and eliminate the Goliath (corruption) from this country.”