Former Deputy Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine has revealed that he became poorer after he went into politics, contrary to the widely held perception that politics is an avenue to make money.

The Bolgatanga East Member of Parliament told Bola Ray on Starr Chat on Starr FM Wednesday that before going into politics, he was doing very well in his private practice as a lawyer and Lecturer.

“While in office, I never took a bribe, I never stole government money in fact I became poorer going into politics. I was doing very well in my private practice and when President Mahama came to my constituency during my campaign in 2016, that’s what he told the constituents. He said I was making so much money in my private practice and that he didn’t know that I’ll agree to leave that and come and serve as Deputy Attorney General.

“I’ve always wanted to serve but it’s becoming a bit depressing because of the things you come across. Sometimes I regret going into politics, it takes a toll on you. Sometimes you get insulted, you get people who otherwise would not have spoken to you the way they do, will do so.

“When I first started, I’m still a straight talker but I wouldn’t take nonsense. I used to tell my constituents that I’m not here to for them to literally step over me because I want to be MP. I told them I was not dying to be your MP, I’m here to serve you and if you wouldn’t accept me, reject me so that I go back to Accra and practice my law. At every campaign stop if there was misconduct, I’ll point it out and my constituency executives were really worried, they thought I’ll be roundly rejected, but now that’s the new normal in Bolga East.”