Endorsements

Hank Sheinkopf - International Political Consultant

“Every new group has achieved through numbers alone its political moment. Now is the moment for African New Yorkers to begin their climb to the power their population and contributions dictate.

The cab, livery, uber drivers, service workers, small business operators, scholars, students, religious leaders, professionals, physicians, medical personnel - the entire society of New York Africans - deserve political power and an elected official to represent them who will fight for Africans in the Bronx, and throughout New York State.”

Ahmadou Diallo - Former City Council Candidate for District 16

“I have known Mohammed Mardah for almost 20 years. He is a man of integrity, and the best candidate to represent Assembly district 77. Mardah has lived in the district for two decades. He has worked to serve his fellow neighbors, and advocate for them as a community board 4 member, former chair of the African Advisory Council to the Bronx Borough President’s Office, and a board of trustee of the New York Botanical Garden representing New York City Comptroller Brad Lander.

I am proud to work with my brother Mohammed to ensure that the people of assembly district 77 have the representation they deserve, and for Africans to finally have representation in the State of New York.”

Djounedou Abdoulaye Titikpina - Founder and President of African People Alliance

“This is really great news for our community. I have known Mohammed Mardah for over 20 years, and I am one of several African leaders urging him to run for office, and finally the day has come. I am urging all our community members to rally behind him as I know he can represent us well, not only in district 77, but in the entire New York City.”

Ambroise Ngande - Long time African Community Leader

“This is a great opportunity for the African community to take a political stand. The time is now, and Mohammed Mardah give us the best chance. He is a long time community activist and leader, not only in the district, but in New York City. We cannot afford to miss this opportunity. We must come together, rally behind him, and give him the necessary support, physically and financially. The time is now!”

Helen Diane Foster - Former City Council Member, District 16 and former New York State Commissioner of Human Rights

“Oh Yipeee ! Absolutely. This is the best news I have heard all year” Me and my whole family are available to you to assist with your campaign”

Salimata Seck - Nurse and Long time African Community Leader

“My name is Salimata Seck. I am a registered nurse living in the Bronx for more than two decades. I’m endorsing Mr. Mohammed Mardah as a candidate for Bronx Assembly District 77. I have the honor of knowing Mr Mardah since 2015 when I joined the African Advisory Council (AAC) of the Bronx Borough President. The AAC helps Africans in the City have access to many services available to them. Mr. Mardah served as the Chairman of the African Advisory Council during the challenging times of the Covid 19 pandemic, and it didn’t stop him from getting the best for the community. He volunteers tirelessly for the community in order to improve the living conditions. Please let’s join our efforts to elect Mr. Mardah as the first African immigrant to serve as New York State Assemblyman for district 77, he has great values, he understands our struggles and he will continue to work tirelessly to better our community.”