National Democratic Congress (Ghana)

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The National Democratic Congress is a social democratic political party in Ghana, founded by former President Jerry Rawlings, who first came to power in a coup d'etat in 1979, remaining President for 22 years. The NDC was formed ahead of elections in 1992 and 1996 which returned Rawlings to power. Rawlings' second term ended in 2001. His Vice-President, John Atta-Mills, came second in the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections, winning 44.6% of the vote on the second occasion. At the last general elections, 7 December 2004, the party won 94 out of 230 seats. Their party symbol is an umbrella with a parrot's head on top. Party colors are red, white, green, and black.

External links

• [Manifesto for 2004 Presidential election (PDF)]
• [Summary on "GhanaHomePage"]

 

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