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Earlier in Accra, the top hierarchy of the ruling National Democratic Congress graced the wreath laying and perpetual lighting of the flame ceremony at the Flag Staff house thus putting paid to speculations fears that they would boycott the event.

In spite of the palpable tension between party members following the decision by the former First Lady to contest President Mills for the flag bearer slot of the party, the ceremony was well attended by most party big-wigs who have declared support for President Mills’ second term bid.

Chairman of the NDC party Kwabena Adjei, General Secretary Johnson Asiedu Nketia, Propaganda Secretary, Richard Quarshigah were all present at the flagstaff house to mark the celebration.

Deputy Finance Minister Fiifi Kwetey, Attorney General and Minister of Justice Martin Amidu, Environment Minister Sherry Aryeetey and several other MPs were all present at the event.

Despite surrounding Former President Rawlings during the event, there was no communication between him and the NDC big wigs after the initial formal salutations.

The first wreath was laid by former Minister of Education Dr Ekwow Spio-Garbrah on behalf of Ghanaians while the second wreath, which was laid on behalf of the security services, was done by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General Mr Martin Amidu.

The third was laid by the Deputy Minister for Agric in charge of Fisheries, Nii Amasa Namoale, with the help of Rejoice Ahiable and Allen Torsu on behalf of the Cadre Corps of the NDC and the last, which was laid by WO1 Ben Della and co, was done to honour the principles of probity and accountability.

Former General Officers Commander, Lt-Gen. Arnold Quainoo (RTD), in the company of two others, lighted the perpetual flame to signify the continuity of the ideals of the June 4 uprising.