Current General Secretary for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia says his decision to seek re-election as Chief Scribe is “for the love to serve” the people of his party.

He was emphatic in an interview on NEAT FM that the position he has held over the years is not ‘lucrative’ as being purported by his competitors.

ALSO: ‘Ghana is a serious country; you can’t be president’ – Ade Coker blasts Kojo Bonsu

“I am not rich because of the position as a General Secretary of the NDC. Those who know me well know that I am someone who always wants to serve the people for a good cause,” he said.

General Mosquito as affectionately called in politics has officially declared his intention to seek re-election as Chief Scribe.

READ: Kojo Oppong Nkrumah replies Duncan Williams’s “crisis” statement

The experienced politician and former legislator made his intention known after speculations were rife that he would be contesting for the Chairmanship slot.

The General Secretary position of the NDC will be keenly contested after deputy General Secretary; Koku Anyidoho also declared his intention to unseat his current boss.