In a powerful and reflective statement commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), H.E. Alhaji Said Sinare—former National Vice Chairman of the NDC and a respected statesman—has lauded the party’s unparalleled legacy while drawing a sharp contrast with the destructive governance of the recently exited Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration.
The statement, released Tuesday morning, painted a vivid picture of the NDC’s evolution from its revolutionary origins under the late President Jerry John Rawlings to its current position as the nation’s most people-centered political force.
“Today marks 33 remarkable years since the birth of a political tradition forged not by chance, but by the deep conviction to safeguard democracy, promote equity, and champion national development,” Sinare declared. He praised the NDC as a party that was not founded on mere political opportunism, but rather on the moral courage to transition Ghana from military rule to constitutional democracy—anchored in the will of the people.
The former National Vice chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress, H.E Alhaji Said Sinare did not mince words in highlighting the NDC’s accomplishments across the decades. He hailed the late President John Evans Atta Mills for presiding over an era of “unparalleled civility and economic prudence,” and extolled President John Dramani Mahama for steering Ghana through transformative projects in health, ICT, education, and infrastructure.
“President Mahama governed with foresight,” Sinare asserted, “and his 24-hour economy blueprint is a testament to the NDC’s readiness to create jobs, revive industries, and stimulate inclusive growth across all sectors.”
In a scathing section of the statement, the former Ghana Ambassador to Egypt and Saudi Arabia turned his rhetorical guns on the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government of betraying public trust and dragging Ghana’s economy into an abyss of debt, corruption, and despair.
“Their governance,” he thundered, “was riddled with fiscal recklessness, policy inconsistencies, and a dangerous culture of impunity. From the botched banking sector clean-up to the PDS scandal and the COVID-19 fund mismanagement, the NPP leaves behind a legacy of rot, ruin, and regrets.”
He went further to describe the NPP not just as a party of failed policies but one that completely lost its moral compass. “The difference between us and them,” he stressed, “is not just ideological—it’s about competence, conscience, and commitment to the people.”
As Ghana approaches a critical crossroads, Alhaji Said Sinare urged all members of the NDC and the broader Ghanaian electorate to recommit to the values of justice, development, and democratic accountability.
“I salute the sacrifices of our cadres, party executives, grassroots workers, youth, women, and floating voters. This 33rd anniversary is not just a celebration—it is a renewal of purpose,” he stated.
In his final words, Sinare issued a stirring call for unity, vigilance, and readiness ahead of future electoral battles. “Let us rise as one party, one family, one mission—to restore dignity to governance and bring Ghana back on track.”
