The Vice President and the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has entreated the younger generation to uphold the values and enduring principles of the country’s founding fathers to propel national growth and development.

He urged the youth, in particular, to take inspiration from the resilience spirits of the founding fathers to guide them in all their endeavours.

“Let us maintain the values and principles that defined our struggle for freedom,” Dr Bawumia make these remarks during a seminar to mark the 77th Anniversary of the founding of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) in Accra, on Saturday.

The event on the theme: “Our Tradition, Our Heritage,” attracted members of the Council of Elders of the NPP and key figures of the Party.

“Today, we celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC), a pivotal moment in the nation’s political history that laid the foundation for the independence.

“As we commemorate this historic occasion, we are reminded of the unwavering dedication and relentless efforts of our party’s founders whose legacy and principles guided us throughout our journey so far,” Dr Bawumia stated.

The UGCC was formed on August 4, 1947 in the ancient town of Saltpond of the Central Region.

It was the first political party in the Gold Coast, with the vision to liberate the people from the subjugation of the British Colonial Administration and establish sovereignty.

On this day, the system of self-governance was initiated, he said.