The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) national headquarters has been named after its founder, Jerry John Rawlings. The decision forms part of the party’s efforts to honour and remember his lasting contributions and legacy, as well as mark what would have been his 79th birthday.

Senior party officials, supporters, and dignitaries gathered for the unveiling ceremony on Monday, June 22, held under the theme, “From Revolution to Fourth Republic: The Rawlings Legacy.”Flt Lt Rawlings, who founded the NDC in 1992, remains one of the most influential figures in Ghana’s political history.

He led the country as Head of State under the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) and later served two constitutional terms as President under the Fourth Republic.

In mid-May, before this announcement, the NDC said it would rename the party's headquarters after the late president.

This was confirmed by the party’s General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey, during a media briefing where he was officially announcing activities for the NDC Month of June 2026, citing that the annual observance is dedicated to reflection, remembrance, recommitment and renewal of the ideals upon which the party was founded.

He indicated that the headquarters will now be known as “Rawlings House” as part of activities marking the 2026 NDC Month celebration.Mr Kwetey said, “The National Democratic Congress has declared the month of June every year as NDC Month, a period dedicated to reflection, remembrance, recommitment and renewal of the ideals that gave birth to our great Party and continue to shape our collective political tradition.

"This year’s NDC Month began on 15th May 2026, a date of profound historical significance. May 15 is an important precursor to the political evolution that gave rise to the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) and, subsequently, the National Democratic Congress. It is therefore fitting that we commence this national observance from today, as we retrace the path of sacrifice, patriotism, accountability and social justice that has defined our political tradition.”

Mr Kwetey noted that the theme for this year’s celebration, “Strengthening State Institutions: Lessons from the June 4, 1979 Uprising,” reflects the party’s commitment to accountability, integrity, discipline and social justice.

“The June 4 uprising was not merely an event in history. It represented a demand for integrity in public life, accountability in governance, discipline in leadership, social equity and responsible stewardship of state resources,” he stated.