INTRODUCTION: THE PEOPLE'S CHANT (heavy trumpets, heavy drums)
Leader: Ɛyɛ Zu!
Crowd: Ɛyɛ Za!
Leader: Ɛyɛ Zuuu!
Crowd: Ɛyɛ Zaaa!
Leader: Ɛyɛ Zuza!
Crowd: Ɛyɛ Zazu!
Leader: Ɛyɛ Zuzazuza!
Crowd: Ɛyɛ Zazuzazu!
Leader: Upper Manya, are you ready?
Crowd: We are ready!
Leader: Hena na mopɛ?
Crowd: Alhaji Hankure! Hankure!
Leader: Voté ha Alhaji Hankure!
Crowd: Voté ha lɛ!
All: Retain! Retain! Retain!
Alhaji Hankure! Hankure!
VERSE 1: THE MAN WHO STOOD WITH THE PARTY
When the road was rough, he stood with us,
When the party needed help, he stood with us.
He gave his time, he gave his strength,
He used his own resources to keep us strong.
In 2020, we rose again,
We reclaimed our seat and broke the chain.
In 2024, we stood our ground,
NDC victory rang all around!
He worked for the party, not for applause,
He stood for unity, he stood for our cause.
Now the time has come, let the message ring,
Alhaji Hankure is the man we need!
CHORUS
Hankure! Hankure! Alhaji Hankure!
The patient man who brings us together!
Hankure! Hankure! Alhaji Hankure!
For Upper Manya, now and forever!
Retain! Retain! Retain!
Let the victory train roll again!
Retain! Retain! Retain!
Alhaji Hankure, we call your name!
VERSE 2: HANKURE MEANS PATIENCE
Hankure, Hankure, a name with meaning,
Patience in his heart, a heart that keeps believing.
When brothers disagree, he seeks a way,
He brings them back together so the party can stay.
No room for division, no room for hate,
Let us build our party before it is too late.
From branch to ward, from ward to zone,
Let every NDC member feel at home.
Christian and Muslim, let us join hands,
One party, one purpose, one united land.
Our faiths may differ, but our hopes are one,
For Upper Manya, the work must be done!
CHORUS
Hankure! Hankure! Alhaji Hankure!
The patient man who brings us together!
Hankure! Hankure! Alhaji Hankure!
For Upper Manya, now and forever!
Retain! Retain! Retain!
Let the victory train roll again!
Retain! Retain! Retain!
Alhaji Hankure, we call your name!
VERSE 3: BISMILLAH, WE MOVE FORWARD
Bismillah! Let the journey begin!
With unity and patience, we are ready to win.
Alhamdulillah for the road we have crossed,
For every sacrifice, for every battle fought.
In shaa Allah, we shall move ahead,
With hope in our hearts and courage in our heads.
Not for one person, not for a few,
But for every member who has seen us through.
From the young to the old, let the message be clear,
Alhaji Hankure is ready to serve here.
No one left behind, no comrade forgotten,
Together we shall rise, our spirit unbroken!
KROBO GREETINGS AND GRATITUDE
Leader: Upper Manya, what do we say?
Crowd: Mohéééé!
Leader: What does Alhaji say to the people?
Crowd: Mo-kyu-me!
Leader: Mo-kyu-me for your support!
Crowd: Mohéééé!
Leader: Mo-kyu-me for your sacrifices!
Crowd: Mohéééé!
Leader: Mo-kyu-me, Upper Manya!
Crowd: Alhaji Hankure, we welcome you!
All:
Mohéééé! The people welcome you!
Mo-kyu-me! Alhaji thanks you!
Mohéééé! Upper Manya welcomes you!
Mo-kyu-me! Together we shall win!
VERSE 4: THE CALL TO RETAIN
We know the work, we know the way,
We know the price we paid yesterday.
We have built together, we have fought together,
Now let us move forward together!
The seat was won, the seat was retained,
Through hard work and sacrifice, our strength remained.
Let nobody divide what we have built,
Let nobody weaken the house we built.
Hankure has served, Hankure has stood,
He has worked for the party as a true comrade should.
The choice is ours, the decision is clear,
Retain Alhaji Hankure, the man we hold dear!
FINAL CALL AND RESPONSE
Leader: Hena na mopɛ?
Crowd: Alhaji Hankure! Hankure!
Leader: Voté ha Alhaji Hankure!
Crowd: Voté ha lɛ!
Leader: Who brings patience?
Crowd: Hankure!
Leader: Who brings unity?
Crowd: Hankure!
Leader: Who stood with the party?
Crowd: Hankure!
Leader: Who are we retaining?
Crowd: Alhaji Hankure!
Leader: Ɛyɛ Zu!
Crowd: Ɛyɛ Za!
Leader: Ɛyɛ Zuuu!
Crowd: Ɛyɛ Zaaa!
Leader: Ɛyɛ Zuza!
Crowd: Ɛyɛ Zazu!
Leader: Ɛyɛ Zuzazuza!
Crowd: Ɛyɛ Zazuzazu!
Leader: Retain!
Crowd: Retain!
Leader: Retain!
Crowd: Retain!
Leader: Retain! Retain! Retain!
Crowd: ALHAJI HANKURE! HANKURE!
OUTRO
Bismillah! We begin together!
Alhamdulillah! We stand together!
In shaa Allah! We shall move forward!
Upper Manya Krobo, one family!
NDC, one family!
One party, one purpose, one victory!
ALHAJI HANKURE!
THE PATIENCE TO UNITE!
THE SACRIFICE TO SERVE!
THE EXPERIENCE TO LEAD!
RETAIN! RETAIN! RETAIN!