Provisional National Defence Council

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The Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) was the name of the Ghanaian government after the People's National Party's elected government was overthrown by Jerry Rawlings, the former head of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council, on 31 December 1981. It remained in power until 7 January 1993. In a statement explaining the coup d'état, Rawlings explained that a "holy war" was necessary due to the PNP's failure to provide effective leadership and the collapse of the national economy and state services. The PNDC was a military dictatorship that induced civilians to participate in governance. Most of its members were civilians. Its policies reflected a revolutionary government that was pragmatic in its approach. The economic objectives of the PNDC were to halt the economic decay, stabilise the economy and stimulate economic growth. Politically, its goal was to establish structures that would effectively allow the people to express their political will. Most significantly, the PNDC, carrying with it the spirit of the June 4, 1979 Uprising, brought a change in the people’s attitude from a 'government will provide' position to being proactive in nation-building.

The PNDC eventually gave up power, provided a new constitution in 1992 and held elections that year. Rawlings's party, the NDC, officially swept that presidential election with over 58%. The opposition boycotted the subsequent parliamentary elections.[1]

Members

The seven original members of the PNDC from its inception were as follows:

Departures and replacements

Over the years, some people were added to the membership and others left. A number left in 1982 due to ideological differences. Joachim Amartey Quaye was executed for his involvement in the murder of three senior judges and a retired army officer. Rev. Damuah who was suspended from the Catholic Church because of his involvement in the government left in late 1982 and started his own church later called the Afrikania Mission, an organization devoted to the promotion of African Traditional Religion.[2]

Additions

Departures

  • Brigadier Joseph Nunoo Mensah - resigned 1982
  • Rev.Dr. Kwabena Damuah - resigned 1982
  • Warrant Officer I Mumuni Seidu- resigned June 1994
  • Warrant Officer I Joseph Adjei Buadi - resigned December 1984
  • Sergeant Daniel Alolga Akata Pore
  • Joachim Amartey Quaye - executed August 1982[6]
  • Chris Bukari Atim
  • Ebo Tawiah
  • Naa Polku Konkuu Chiiri - died 25 August 1984[5]
  • Brigadier W. M. Mensa-Wood
  • Captain Kingsley Bruce
  • Mrs. Susanna Al-Hassan - departed 1987
  • Mrs. Anaa Naamua Enin - left in 1989

August 1992 onwards - Final membership

Membership

Position Name Dates Notes
Head of state of Ghana and Chairman Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings 1981 – 93
Chief of the Defence Staff Brigadier Joseph Nunoo-Mensah 1981 – 82
Member Vincent Kwabena Damuah 1982
Member Warrant Officer I Joseph Adjei Buadi 1981 – 84
Member Sergeant Daniel Alolga Akata Pore 1981 – 82
Member Joachim Amartey Quaye 1981 – 82
Member Chris Bukari Atim 1981 – 82
Member and Chairman of the
National Commission for Democracy 		Justice Daniel Francis Annan 1984 – 93
Member Susanna Al-Hassan 1985 – 87
Member Anaa Naamua Enin 1985 – 89
Member Ebo Tawiah ? – ?
Member Naa Polku Konkuu Chiiri ? – ?
Member Alhaji Iddrisu Mahama 1982 – 93
Member Captain Kojo Tsikata 1982 – 93
Chairman of Committee of Secretaries Paul Victor Obeng 1982 – 93
Member Lieutenant General Arnold Quainoo 1982 – 93
Member Maj. Gen. Winston C. M. Mensa-Wood 1987 – 92
Member Air Vice Marshal A. H. K. Dumashie 1982 – 93
Member Mary Grant 1989 – 93

Secretaries

The officials in charge of the various ministries were designated as Secretaries of state.

Portfolio Secretary Time frame Notes
Chairman of Committee of Secretaries Paul Victor Obeng 1982 – 93
Secretary for Foreign Affairs Obed Asamoah 1982 – 93
Secretary for Interior Asiedu Yirenkyi
Kofi Djin
Winston C. M. Mensa-Wood
E. M. Osei-Wusu 		1982 – 83
1983 – 87
1987 – 92
1992 – 93
Secretary for Finance Kwesi Botchwey 1982 – 93
Secretary for Defence Iddrisu Mahama 1982 – 93
Attorney General and Secretary for Justice G. E. K. Aikins
E. C. Tanoh 		1983 – 92
1992 – 93
Secretary for Education and Culture Christina Ama Ata Aidoo
V. C. Dadson
Joyce Aryee
Mohammed Ben Abdallah
Adisa Munkaila
Mary Grant 		1982 – 83
1983
1985 – 87
1987
1988 – 89
1989 – 93
Secretary for Agriculture[7] Bortei Doku
John Ndebugre
Isaac Adjei-Marfo
Steve Obimpeh
Ibrahim Adams 		1982 – 83
1984 – 85
1985 – 86
1986 – 92
1992 – 93
Secretary for Cocoa Affairs Isaac Adjei-Marfo ? – ?
Secretary for Chieftaincy Affairs Emmanuel Tanoh
Nana Sarpong Akuoku 		1987 – 92
1992 – 93
Secretary for Trade
Secretary for Trade and Tourism 		?
Kofi Djin
John Bawa 		1982 – 87
1987 – 92
1992 – 93
Secretary for Local Government and Rural Development John Agyekum Kufuor
William H. Yeboah
Joyce Aryee
Kwamena Ahwoi 		1982
1987
1987 – 88
? – ?
Secretary for Rural Development and Co-operatives Acquah Harrison 1982 – ?
Secretary for Fuel and Power Appiah Korang
Ato Ahwoi 		1983 – 87
1987 – 93
Secretary for Transport and Communications Mahama Iddrisu
Yaw Donkor
Kwame Peprah 		1983 – 87
1987 – 12
1992 – 93
Secretary for Roads and Highways Yaw Donkor
Mensah Gbedemah
Richard Commey 		1983 – 87
1987 – 92
1992 – 93
Secretary for Lands and Natural Resources Kwesi Renner
Kwame Peprah
J. A. Dansoh 		1983 – 87
1987 – 92
1992 – 93
Secretary for Industry, Science and Technology G. B. Opoku
Francis Acquah
K. A. Butah 		1983 – 87
1987 – 92
1992 – 93
Secretary for Information Joyce Aryee
Kofi Totobi Quakyi 		1982 – 85
1985 – 93
Secretary for Health Charles Buadu
Air Commodore F. W. Klutse
Steve Obimpeh 		1983 – 87
1987 – 92
1992 – 93
Secretary for Labour and Social Welfare
Secretary for Mobilization and Productivity 		Adisa Munkaila
Ato Austin
George Adamu
D. S. Boateng 		1982
1982 – 83
1983 – 87
1987 – 92
1992 – 93
Secretary for Works and Housing Dr. Mawuse Dake
Alhassan Abubakar
Emmanuel Appiah Korang
Kenneth Ampratwum
Secretary for Youth and Sports Amarkai Amarteifio
Ato Austin
Arnold Quainoo 		1983 – 87
1987 – 92
1992 – 93
Minister for Chieftaincy and Culture Alexander Asum-Ahensah ? – ?
Regional Secretaries
Ashanti Region J. Y. Ansah ? – ?
Brong Ahafo Region J. H. Owusu-Acheampong 1982 – ?
Central Region Ato Austin 1982 – ?
Eastern Region F. Ohene-Kenah 1982 – ?
Greater Accra Region Nii Okaidja Adamafio 1982 – ?
Northern Region Thomas Ibrahim 1982 – ?
Upper East Region Kundab Mobilla 1982 – ?
Upper West Region Yelibora Antumini 1982 – ?
Volta Region Francis Agbley 1982 – ?
Western Region J. R. E. Amenlema 1982 – ?

References

  1. ↑ Jeffries, Richard & Thomas, Clare (1993). "The Ghanaian Elections of 1992". African Affairs. 92 (368): 331–366.
  2. ↑ "Ghana - Libation issue rears up again". African News Bulletin. Retrieved 2010-07-22.
  3. 1 2 3 Martin K.I Christensen. "Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership". Retrieved 2010-06-05.
  4. ↑ Ghana News Agency. "Justice Daniel Francis Annan". Ghana Famous People. Ghana Home Page. Retrieved 2010-07-18.
  5. 1 2 "The Rawlings Revolution". GhanaDistricts.com. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  6. ↑ ""Chapter 2— Ghana in Economic Crisis" in The Politics of Reform in Ghana, 1982–1991". p. 32. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
  7. ↑ "Former Heads of MoFA". Official website. Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
Preceded by
Limann government (1979–1981)		 Government of Ghana
(Military Regime)
Dec 1981 – Jan 1993 		Succeeded by
Rawlings government (1993–2001)
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