Provisional National Defence Council

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, in a coup d'état on 31 December 1981. It remained in power until 7 January 1993. In a statement, Rawlings said 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.

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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 Ghana's economic decay, stabilize the economy, and stimulate economic growth. The PNDC also brought a change in the people’s attitude from a 'government will provide' position to participating in nation-building.

The PNDC provided a new constitution in 1992 and held elections that year. Rawlings's party, the NDC, won the presidential election with 58% of the vote. 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]

August 1992 onwards — final membership
  • Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings - Chairman
  • Justice D. F. Annan
  • Alhaji Iddrisu Mahama
  • Captain (rtd) Kojo Tsikata
  • P. V. Obeng
  • Lieutenant General Arnold Quainoo
  • Air Vice Marshal Dumashie
  • Dr. Mrs. Mary Grant

Membership

PNDC Members

Position Name Dates Notes
Head of state of Ghana and ChairmanFlight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings1981 – 93
Chief of the Defence StaffBrigadier Joseph Nunoo-Mensah1981 – 82
MemberVincent Kwabena Damuah1982
MemberWarrant Officer I Joseph Adjei Buadi1981 – December 1984[7]
MemberSergeant Daniel Alolga Akata Pore1981 – 82
MemberJoachim Amartey Quaye1981 – August 1982
MemberChris Bukari Atim1981 – 82
Member and Chairman of the
National Commission for Democracy		Justice Daniel Francis Annan1984 – 93
MemberSusanna Al-Hassan1985 – 87
MemberAnaa Naamua Enin1985 – 89
MemberEbo Tawiah? – ?
MemberNaa Polku Konkuu Chiiri? – ?
MemberAlhaji Iddrisu Mahama1982 – 93
MemberCaptain Kojo Tsikata1982 – 93
Chairman of Committee of SecretariesPaul Victor Obeng1982 – 93
MemberLieutenant General Arnold Quainoo1982 – 93
MemberMaj. Gen. Winston C. M. Mensa-Wood1987 – 92
MemberAir Vice Marshal A. H. K. Dumashie1982 – 93
MemberMary Grant1989 – 93

Secretaries

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

List of secretaries (ministers) of state

Portfolio Secretary Time frame Notes
Chairman of Committee of SecretariesPaul Victor Obeng1982 – 1993
Secretary for Foreign AffairsObed Asamoah1982 – 1993
Secretary for the InteriorJohnny F. S. Hansen[8]Jan 1982 – Apr 1982
J. M. Ewa[8]Apr 1982 – Dec 1982
Kofi Djin[8]Dec 1982 – Nov 1985
Major General Winston Mensa-Wood[9]Nov 1985 – Oct 1987
Nii Okaidja Adamafio[9]Oct 1987 – May 1991
Nana Akuoko Sarpong[9]May 1991 – Mar 1992
Colonel E. M. Osei-Wusu[9]Mar 1992 – Jan 1993
Secretary for FinanceKwesi Botchwey1982 – 1993
Secretary for DefenceNaa Polku Konkuu Chirii[10]1982 – Nov 1983
Rear Admiral C. K. Dzang[10]22 Nov 1983 – 1985
Mahama Iddrisu[10]1985 – 6 Jan 1993
Attorney General and Secretary for JusticeG. E. K. Aikins1983 – 1992
E.G. Tanoh1992 – 1993
Secretary for Education and CultureChristina Ama Ata Aidoo1982 – 1983
V. C. Dadson1983
Joyce Aryee1985 – 1987
Mohammed Ben Abdallah1987
Adisa Munkaila1988 – 1989
Mary Grant1989 – 1993
Secretary for Agriculture[11]Bortei Doku1982 – 1983
John Ndebugre1984 – 1985
Isaac Adjei-Marfo1985 – 1986
Steve Obimpeh1986 – 1992
Ibrahim Adams1992 – 1993
Secretary for Cocoa AffairsIsaac Adjei-Marfo? – ?
Secretary for Chieftaincy AffairsE.G. Tanoh1987 – 1992
Nana Akuoko Sarpong1992 – 1993
Secretary for Trade
Secretary for Trade and Tourism		K. B. Asante[12]1982 – 1986
Kofi Djin1987 – 1992
John Bawa1992 – 1993
Secretary for Culture and TourismAsiedu Yirenkyi1982 – 1984
Secretary for Local Government and Rural DevelopmentJohn Agyekum Kufuor1982
William H. Yeboah1987
Joyce Aryee1987 – 1988
Kwamena Ahwoi? – ?
Secretary for Rural Development and Co-operativesAcquah Harrison1982 – ?
Secretary for Fuel and PowerAppiah Korang1983 – 1987
Ato Ahwoi1987 – 1993
Secretary for Transport and CommunicationsMahama Iddrisu1983 – 1987
Yaw Donkor1987 – 1992
Kwame Peprah1992 – 1993
Secretary for Roads and HighwaysYaw Donkor1983 – 1987
Mensah Gbedemah1987 – 1992
Richard Commey1992 – 1993
Secretary for Lands and Natural ResourcesKwesi Renner1983 – 1987
Kwame Peprah1987 – 1992
J. A. Dansoh1992 – 1993
Secretary for Industry, Science and TechnologyG. B. Opoku1983 – 1987
Francis Acquah1987 – 1992
K. A. Butah1992 – 1993
Secretary for InformationJoyce Aryee1982 – 1985
Kofi Totobi Quakyi1985 – 1993
Secretary for HealthCharles Buadu1983 – 1987
Air Commodore F. W. Klutse1987 – 1988
Nana Akuoko Sarpong1988 – 1991
Steve Obimpeh1992 – 1993
Secretary for Labour and Social Welfare
Secretary for Mobilization and Productivity		Adisa Munkaila1982 – 1983
Ato Austin1983 – 1987
George Adamu1987 – 1992
D. S. Boateng1992 – 1993
Secretary for Works and HousingMawuse Dake
Alhassan Abubakar
Emmanuel Appiah Korang
Kenneth Ampratwum
Secretary for Youth and SportsZaya Yeebo[13]1982 – 1983
Amarkai Amarteifio1983 – 1987
Ato Austin1987 – 1992
Arnold Quainoo1992 – 1993
Regional Secretaries
Ashanti Regional SecretaryJ. Y. Ansah? – ?
Brong Ahafo RegionJ. H. Owusu-Acheampong1982 – ?
Central RegionAto Austin1982 – ?
Eastern RegionFred Ohene-Kena1982 – ?
Greater Accra Regional SecretaryNii Okaidja Adamafio1982 – ?
Northern RegionThomas Ibrahim1982 – ?
Upper East RegionKundab Mobilla1982 – ?
Upper West RegionYelibora Antumini1982 – ?
Volta Regional SecretaryFrancis Agbley1982 – ?
Western RegionJ. R. E. Amenlema1982 – ?

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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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