Alhaji Boniface Abubakar Sidique, former Zongo Development Minister and team leader of the Afrafranto Caravan Tour in the Upper East, has attributed Ghana's persistent challenges to a political culture that prioritizes party loyalty over quality leadership.
Addressing the Bawku Naba's Palace and a group of young people during the Alliance's Upper East Caravan Tour, Alhaji Sidique pointed to the abundance of Ghana's natural resources, including timber, gold, manganese, oil, and bauxite, which despite their potential, have failed to bring meaningful progress to the majority of Ghanaians.
He argued that "mediocrity has long held the front seat, while true merit is relegated to the back," resulting in ineffective governance and missed opportunities for national growth.According to Sidique, this trend has been sustained by a focus on entrenched political parties, namely the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and New Patriotic Party (NPP), which he believes have turned Ghana's politics into a "cycle of compromise, where excellence is sacrificed at the altar of party allegiance." Sidique stressed that Ghana's stagnation is a direct result of this misplaced focus, with leadership crises that have left critical sectors like health, education, and infrastructure struggling to meet basic standards. "It's time we recognize that our fixation on party labels is costing us our future," he declared.Boniface Sidique called on Ghanaians to break free from these party shackles in the upcoming 2024 general elections by choosing a leader who values development over party loyalty.
He presented Alan Kyerematen as a visionary candidate who understands the need for competent and transformative leadership. "A vote for Alan is a vote for Ghana's true potential," he told the audience.