A former District Chief Executive (DCE) of the Fanteakwa District, Abass Fuseini Sbaabe, has issued a passionate caution to appointees and leaders under the Mahama-led administration.
He has urged them not to neglect the grassroots base that propelled them to power.
Sbaabe emphasised the importance of humility, respect, and inclusion in governance, stressing that the party’s success was built through collective struggle and sacrifice.
“When the drums of victory began to beat, it wasn’t the sound of one drummer; it was a symphony of many hands, hearts, and voices,” he stated.
He urged those currently appointed by the NDC government to pause and reflect on the journey that brought them to where they are today, reminding them that the path was far from easy.
“We crawled through fire, marched through storms, and bled hope in the face of despair. No single mind, no single pocket, no lone voice carried this struggle. It was collective sweat. Shared pain. United vision,” he noted.
Speaking to GhanaWeb on April 20, Sbaabe called on those in positions of power not to forget the hands that lifted them.
“Do not trade camaraderie for comfort. Do not silence the grassroots that sang your name when the winds were harsh, and hope was thin. The movement that brought us this far is a living machine, and it must be oiled with respect, inclusion, and humility. Neglect it, and it will rust. Undermine it, and it will revolt,” he warned.
He reminded appointees that power is temporary and ultimately lies in the hands of the people.
“Today’s power is borrowed; tomorrow’s judgment is owned. The 2028 battle is already brewing. The people are watching. We will advise in private, but if you persist in selfishness, we will call you out. We will name you, and we will shame you. We’ve seen how the poison of arrogance and betrayal crippled the NPP. Let this be clear: we are not sipping that poison, not today, not tomorrow, not ever,” he stated.
He added, “Power is not a family heirloom, it is a sacred trust placed in your hands by many. If you are able to climb the tree and rest comfortably on its branches, remember the roots. The roots made it possible. The grassroots made power possible. Disrespect the roots, and the fall will be hard, fast, and loud.”
He also stated that the NDC’s goodwill among the Ghanaian people is not guaranteed, adding that it must be continuously earned and preserved through loyalty, honesty, and inclusivity.
“The goodwill of the NDC among Ghanaians is not automatic. It is earned, preserved, and strengthened through loyalty and truth. We must protect it like the torch that lights our path in darkness, because if that light goes out, we all walk in darkness.”
He concluded with a strong message to all in government: “Let every appointee and every voice in power know, the real work has just begun, and it must be done together. The stool you sit on today was carved by many hands. If you cannot honour them, step aside before you break it for all.”
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