A prominent corporate lawyer and influential figure within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Otchere-Darko, has shared insights into the origins of his name “god”.

During a discussion on Starr Fm on Thursday, January 18 2023, he clarified that the title originated from his initials, G.O.D, during his school days when initials were commonly used for labeling personal belongings.

According to him, the transition from "G.O.D" to "dog" occurred due to the playful interpretation of students, who found it mischievous to be associated with the divine term.

Mr Otchere-Darko emphasized that the name is an innocent product of school camaraderie and does not bear any religious implications.

“G.O.D is just my initials, when you are going to school they put your initials on your trunks and stuff, including your underwear. So they wrote G.O.D, now the students thought it was a rascal to be associated with God so they changed it to a dog,” he stated.

As the cousin of President Akufo-Addo, Otchere Darko has been subject to speculation, with many perceiving him as a powerful figure who can influence government decisions.

However, he refuted these claims, stating, ”I have influence but I don’t have any power. You’ve come to me a few times to get things done but couldn’t help you. A powerful person makes decisions, and who can make things happen. Someone with influence will try to persuade but at the end of the day, the responsibility is not with me., it is with the person who makes decisions. So that is the person with power.”