NDC Youth Leader Urges Political Aides To Protect Their Integrity Despite Financial Dependence
In a statement titled "When Politics Pays Your Bill, The Truth Becomes Your Enemy," Iboroma warned that excessive dependence on political patronage often erodes objectivity, silences constructive criticism, and encourages the defence of actions that may not serve the public interest.
According to him, when an individual's livelihood is sustained entirely by political benefactors, there is a growing temptation to justify poor governance, excuse failed policies, and dismiss legitimate concerns raised by citizens.
He noted that such dependence also fuels hostility toward individuals who question government actions or demand accountability, stressing that critics are often unfairly labelled as enemies simply because they speak uncomfortable truths.
Iboroma further cautioned that compromising one's values for financial gain gradually destroys personal integrity, as political aides and supporters may eventually find themselves defending falsehoods or attacking innocent people to protect their source of income.
To safeguard their independence, he encouraged young politicians and political aides to develop alternative sources of livelihood through skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, or professional careers. According to him, financial independence gives individuals the confidence to offer honest advice without fear of losing political benefits.
He also advised youths to establish clear ethical boundaries before accepting political appointments, insisting that they should never sacrifice truth, promote falsehood, or participate in campaigns of abuse and misinformation for financial rewards.
The youth leader stressed that loyalty should be directed toward principles and the collective vision of good governance rather than personal interests, adding that while political appointments and contracts may be temporary, a person's character and reputation endure for a lifetime.
Addressing political leaders, Iboroma urged them to cultivate environments where honest feedback is welcomed instead of surrounding themselves with individuals who agree with every decision for personal gain.
He warned that leaders who silence truth and reward only unquestioning loyalty risk making poor decisions based on misinformation, ultimately harming both their administration and the people they serve.
Reaffirming his position, Iboroma said politics should remain a platform for public service rather than a system that enslaves conscience, urging both leaders and followers to protect their integrity and place principle above personal benefit.
