National Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), George Opare Addo, says he is unfazed by threats from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that it will retaliate against members of the current government when it returns to power.
The NPP and some of its supporters have warned that they will pay back what they describe as the treatment suffered by some of their former appointees, who have been accused of misappropriating state funds and taken through legal proceedings.
But Opare Addo said he has no reason to be concerned, insisting that his record in public office gives him confidence that he has done nothing improper.
Speaking in an interview with Oyerepa FM, he said he remained focused on serving the country and was not worried about what a future NPP government might do.
“I am diligent with my work, and so I don’t have any problem with the threats that they will pay back when they get power. I was MCE for Akuapem North for eight years, and no audit found adverse findings against me,” he said.
Opare Addo maintained that his decision to serve in government was not motivated by the desire to make money.
“I am not in power to make money but to serve the people of Ghana. I do my work diligently. I will finish my work after four years if President Mahama gives me the opportunity and no one can point a finger at me,” he added.
He said his personal values and background also gave him confidence that he had nothing to worry about.
“I am a Presbyterian and an Akuapem man who is content with what I have. If I came into government to make money, I would have joined the private sector where my people operate,” he said.
Opare Addo acknowledged that there may be officials who could become targets of the NPP’s promised retaliation, but insisted that he would not be among them.
“Maybe those they will deal with are there but for me, I am not afraid because I don’t engage in anything foul,” he stated.
His comments come amid growing political tension over allegations of wrongdoing involving former and current government officials, as both sides trade warnings about what could happen when power changes hands.
