Today, I had the privilege of bumping into a truly great man. Believe you me, I could hardly imagine that someone of his stature would remember me in a room filled with so many accomplished people. But he did. He walked up to me, recognised me and shared a few very kind words. In that brief moment, I was reminded of the profound impact that a simple act of kindness and recognition can have on a person. The years in opposition, particularly for those of us who worked in the Office of the then President, were tough. Really tough. We cleaned, we washed, we campaigned, we sacrificed, and we gave everything we had. Many may have forgotten those days the struggles, the lies and the attacks,the uncertainty, the unseen sacrifices, and the people who continued to stand firm when the odds were stacked against us. But every once in a while, you encounter the small group of people who remember. People who take a moment to acknowledge your journey, speak a kind word and remind you that your efforts were not entirely in vain. Sometimes, one simple act of recognition can make all the difference. I have come to understand that whether people love you or dislike you, agree with you or disagree with you, choose to work with you or not, what matters ultimately is the kind of person you choose to remain. I believe God honours genuine hearts and rewards those who remain decent, kind and respectful, regardless of the circumstances. As my Mum would always say, “Loyalty has no reward.” Perhaps she speaks from a place of wisdom shaped by life’s realities. Yet, on this particular occasion, my encounter with this great man made every sacrifice, every difficult moment and every seemingly thankless effort feel worthwhile. And to my dearest Boss, President John Dramani Mahama, thank you for holding the door open for many others, including myself, believing in me and for creating opportunities that opened stages and doors I could never have imagined for myself. I remain deeply grateful for the experience, the lessons especially those learnt in opposition and now in government and the opportunities that have come my way. Today was a reminder that recognition does not always come from the crowd. Sometimes, it comes from the few who remember. And sometimes, one kind word is enough to remind you that the journey was worth it. For that, I am grateful. 🙏🏾 #ActaNonverba