The very scourges June 4 aimed to eradicate now more rampant under Akufo-Addo

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has accused the current government of President Nana Akufo-Addo of making Ghana more corrupt than the days before former President Jerry John Rawlings' coup in 1979.

In a post on Tuesday, June 4, commemorating June 4 - the anniversary of the 1979 coup - Kwetey said the "very scourges June 4 aimed to eradicate are now more rampant under the current administration of Akufo-Addo and Dr. Bawumia."

"Our nation is besieged by corruption, perpetuated by those in power, who show a blatant disregard for the struggling masses," stated the NDC chief scribe.

The NDC general secretary pointed out that Ghanaians are suffering from worsening economic hardships, social injustices, and lack of accountability under Akufo-Addo's government.

"As we commemorate June 4, we must confront the challenges facing our nation today and reclaim the promise of governance for the people," Fifi Kwetey added.

The AFRC June 4, 1979 coup:
It has been 45 years since the Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings-led Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) came to power in a coup on June 4, 1979, that removed the Supreme Military Council, another military regime, from power.

The June 4 coup was preceded by an abortive attempt on May 15, 1979, when Flt. Lt. Jerry Rawlings and other ranks were arrested.

It came after widespread discontent with the economy and allegations of corruption within the SMC regime.

In the brief period they were in power before handing over to a civilian government, the AFRC carried out investigations into alleged corruption and prosecuted several public officials.

Their populist reforms like low-income housing projects and subsidy schemes were also praised for improving livelihoods.

However, critics argue the AFRC period was also marked by human rights abuses and political oppression against opponents of the revolution.