Presidential Advisor on Diasporan Affairs Kofi Okyere Darko, popularly known as KOD, has pledged to serve in humility, emphasizing that he will not project himself as better than other creatives in the industry.

He stated that unlike the former Deputy Creative Arts Minister, Mark Okraku-Mantey, he won't let his new role get into his head or make him feel superior and difficult to engage with.

“I cannot use my role to act like I’m above my colleagues in the creative space. I don’t see myself as more important than them. Just because I have security officers around me or people opening doors for me doesn’t mean I’m better than the ordinary Ghanaian. These privileges are just there to help me do my job better, for the people,” he explained.

He emphasised that Okraku-Mantey’s recent public comments stem from the same sense of entitlement he carried while in office.

“The reason Mark Okraku-Mantey is talking the way he is now is because when he was appointed, he thought he was a lord. He didn’t see himself as a servant. But by God’s grace, some of us are here now, and we will serve the people with humility. We won’t act like we’re above anyone,” KOD concluded.

KOD assumed his new role through an appointment by President John Mahama to serve members of the creative industry.

He became well-known in Ghana as a radio and TV presenter, with many people recognizing his voice and face in the media.

He worked with reputable stations like Live FM, ETV Ghana, and GhOne, where he hosted popular programs and became a familiar name in many homes.

Aside from media, KOD is also admired for his fashion sense.