Nicholas Teye, who is known for being an advocate of the New Patriotic Party during the 2020 general elections has revealed that his life is currently under threat.
The 35-year-old Senior High School teacher appeared on a billboard with the inscription “Remember me. My livelihood depends on your vote” to draw Ghanaians attention to the Nations Builders Corps (NABCO) programme.
Currently, the NABCO programme no longer exists as it was brought to an end on September this year following challenges with payment of allowances.
The dissolution of the programme came at a time when many are unable to fend for themselves due to the economic crisis battling the country.
According to Nicholas Teye, aggrieved Ghanaians have turned their frustration on him since he was one of the many campaigners of the NPP.
Speaking to the media, he said he has to disguise himself whenever he moves to a public space.
“My major challenge is the threat. So any time I have to go out I have to put on a nose mask and sometimes a cap.
“Sometimes, I will be in the room, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday without going out because I am afraid if I step out I don’t know what will happen to me. The moment they see you [sic] they are angry and they want to beat you because you are part of the reasons why they are suffering. Sometimes they will call you and threaten you.
“Sometimes my wife will tell me where I am going, if I have the money I should take Uber,” Teye narrated.
Meanwhile, the teacher has revealed that he was not told that his photo will be used for a campaign billboard.
However, due to financial constraints, he later accepted for his photo to be used, and was paid GHS300 in return.