Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung@ 40 in Ghana Fraternity Message from the New Patriotic Party(NPP) to the Friedrich- Ebert- Stiftung(FES) on the Occasion of FES’ 40th Anniversary in Ghana The New Patriotic Party is glad to be associated with the Friedrich-Ebert- Stiftung (FES), Ghana as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. Indeed the number of years chalked by FES is an indication of your versatility in a country that has survived many coups d'etat with their accompanying suspension of Parliament and political party activity. FES played a legendary role with other democratic forces to help re­establish civilian rule in Ghana. The return to constitutional rule has seen your Foundation supporting key institutions like the Electoral Commission and the Parliament of Ghana in sustaining multi-party democracy. The cooperation between the NPP and FES has been very beneficial to the Party in building the internal capacities of the youth and women wings of the NPP. Youth and women graduates of your training programmes have been of immense help to the Party. Most of them are now in influential positions within the Party. On the occasion of this historic anniversary, we hope this mark will afford you the opportunity to reflect on your activities in the country in the hope that we reinforce our cooperation for the mutual benefit of our institutions. Nana Ohene-Ntow General Secretary New Patriotic Party 69