1. *”When the cat climbs the palm tree, it should not complain about the weight of the fruits.”*
Meaning: The NPP campaigned for power but now complains about the challenges of governance. They should take full responsibility instead of blaming others.
2. *”The lizard that ruins its own home has no right to weep when the rains come.”*
Meaning: The NPP’s poor management of the economy has led to hardships, and they cannot blame external factors.
3. *”A man who cuts the bridge he is standing on will soon fall into the river.”*
Meaning: By destroying Ghana’s key sectors, like energy and the economy, the NPP has doomed itself.
4. *”When a lazy farmer sleeps through planting season, he should not expect a harvest.”*
Meaning: The NPP failed to implement proper policies and should not expect development or success.
5. *”The goat that mocks the butcher ends up in the soup pot.”*
Meaning: The NPP mocked the NDC’s policies but now struggles to manage the country.
6. *”The hyena that claims to protect the sheep will only leave bones behind.”*
Meaning: The NPP pretends to serve Ghanaians but has left the nation in ruins.
7. *”A river does not turn muddy unless something stirs its bed.”*
Meaning: The economic crisis is a direct result of the NPP’s mismanagement, not natural causes.
8. *”The monkey that jumps from tree to tree without care will one day miss a branch and fall.”*
Meaning: The NPP’s inconsistent and reckless policies have led to their failures.
9. *”The one who eats the largest portion of the communal meal should not ask why others are hungry.”*
Meaning: The NPP has been selfish with resources, enriching themselves while Ghanaians suffer.
10. *”A hunter who misses his target should not blame the forest.”*
Meaning: The NPP should own up to their failed promises instead of shifting blame to external forces.
*Proverbs on the Energy Sector Mismanagement:*
11. *”The lantern that is left without oil will soon leave the house in darkness.”*
Meaning: The NPP neglected Ghana’s energy sector, leading to energy crises and inefficiencies.
12. *”The bird that plucks out its own feathers should not complain of the cold.”*
Meaning: The NPP dismantled strong energy policies, creating problems they cannot now solve.
13. *”The fisherman who tears his own net will return from the sea empty-handed.”*
Meaning: By undoing progress made by the NDC in the energy sector, the NPP has brought hardship to Ghanaians.
*Proverbs on Economic Destruction:*
14. *”The pot that boils over is a sign of the cook’s neglect.”*
Meaning: Ghana’s economic collapse is a result of NPP’s poor management and lack of attention to key issues.
15. *”The ant that tries to carry a mountain will only crush itself.”*
Meaning: The NPP overpromised but lacked the capacity to deliver, leading to their downfall.
These proverbs encapsulate A.B.A. Fuseini’s style of witty and culturally resonant criticism, using imagery to reflect on NPP’s failures in governance.*
Signed:T T KAMARAA B A FUSEIN SMC SECRETARY// SPECIAL AIDE
