UGCC's ideals of freedom without fear and persecution should guide our democracy - Bawumia

“Through Danquah, Busia, Dombo, and those who stood with them, that tradition came to represent certain firm ideas: respect for the individual, government under law, democratic accountability, private enterprise, social responsibility, and a Ghana held together by equal citizenship,” Dr Bawumia stated.

Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said that the ideals that guided the founders of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) must serve as the living compass for Ghana’s democracy, ensuring that citizens enjoy freedom without fear or persecution.

Dr Bawumia’s message was clear: for democracy to deliver real freedom, Ghanaians must see respect for individual rights, equal justice, and economic opportunity reflected in the daily conduct of leaders and institutions.