Mayoral Race: Healing a Divided City Requires More Than Slogans

By Sheikh Musa Drammeh

I have long served as a bridge-builder among faiths, neighborhoods, and generations in the Bronx and beyond. In a city fractured by political ideology and polarized debate, what New York needs is not just hope—but healing.

That healing does not come from slogans. It comes from service. It comes from leaders who understand both policy and pain. For this reason, I offer my full support for the re-election of Mayor Eric Adams.

Adams, a son of struggle and a servant of the streets, embodies something that many political hopefuls do not: tested leadership. His detractors may be louder on social media, but the silent majorities—immigrants, working-class families, elders, and children—have seen their neighborhoods recover under his leadership.

The emotionally-charged language of today’s politics, popular among younger progressive candidates like Zohran Mamdani and supported by members of “The Squad,” often excites but does not always enlighten. It can make faith leaders, parents, and seniors feel excluded from the conversation about justice.

Mayor Adams has brought inclusivity through action—not hashtags. He stood with Muslim communities when hate crimes rose. He partnered with faith-based organizations to curb youth violence. He listened when the NYPD needed reform, but also when residents cried for protection.

I do not dismiss youthful energy, nor do I undermine the passion of progressive politics. But I remind us all: idealism must be married to integrity and impact. Mayor Adams has proven that. In a time of division, he offers unity. In an era of slogans, he delivers substance.

That is why, from mosque to synagogue, from church to corner store, New York must stand with Eric Adams—not just to re-elect a mayor, but to preserve the soul of our city.

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