From everyone to whom the NPP government has given much, much will be demanded to support the party at all levels. And from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. As Scripture says, “To whom much is given, much will be required” (Luke 12:48). It implies that those who have been entrusted with more are expected to do more with it for great opportunity comes with great responsibility.
The core idea here is that the NPP government has given many of its members access to wealth and opportunities through government contracts. With that privilege comes the duty to care for the party’s grassroots not merely to enrich families, friends, or close associates.
As I sit here, reflecting on many years of investing time, energy, skill, and money into building a winnable political party bearing the scars and sacrifices of a vicarious political life. I must confess that I have never even seen a government contract application form. I have not tasted the party’s pudding, nor held any political position, despite my genuine and consistent investments. Yet, in my small way, I continue to support the grassroots in my little way. .
What I struggle to understand is why some self-acclaimed Apostles of the Grassroots boast loudly about their giving, yet forget how much they have received. Many of them have been placed in positions that allow them to help the party recover from financial losses through legitimate means, whether by awarding contracts or occupying strategic, politically beneficial positions.
To whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. If, as a minister or CEO, I ensured a government contract was awarded to you, and later asked for your support in a campaign to sustain the very system that benefits you, should that be too much to ask? Why then should you act as though I owe you loyalty, or as if your contribution is greater than mine? Power is given to serve, not to pontificate over those who keep us strong and great.
This is a biblical principle service and cooperation are sacred duties. “For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required; and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.” The standard of behavior expected from these so-called Apostles of the Grassroots is that their gains should flow beyond themselves to the wider community and the party base.
Let us be mindful. If private businessmen with strong humanitarian hearts like these venerables (Apostle Dr. Sarfo, Dr. Sam Jonah, Dr. Paa Kwasi Ndom and Dr. Ibrahim Mahama, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Dr. Osei Kwame Despite and Dr Sarpong, Dr. Daniel McKorley, Chairman Leslie Quaynor, and Chairman Richard Duke Armah et al) were to trumpet their acts of giving daily, the media could not contain the noise. Yet they act quietly, guided by humility and purpose. Likewise, the silent but powerful contributions from Engineer Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, Dr Lord Oblitey Commey, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Dr. Adutwum, and Dr Nii Obodai Provencal, Dr. Ben Asante, Dr. Kwame Agyeman Budu and Dr. Godfred Ebo Arthur, Madam Jane Annie Vitamilk, Mr Prince Sefah and the late Praise Marlon et al of our party speak volumes. They give much and not for applause, but from a quiet spirit of service.
For those to whom much has been given, the responsibility is not to boast — but to bless.
Venerable Dr Nathaniel Nii Naate Atswele Agbo Nartey
