“I’m Not Chasing Success Anymore, I’m Assigned to Responsibility” — Desmond Kwesi Oteng Marks Birthday With Powerful Message

Entrepreneur and real estate developer Desmond Kwesi Oteng has marked his birthday with a deeply reflective message centred on purpose, stewardship, and legacy.

In a heartfelt post shared to celebrate his new age, the Founder and Chairman of COD Group described the milestone as a moment of gratitude, clarity, and renewed commitment rather than loud celebration. According to him, every added year is “evidence of grace, alignment, and purpose unfolding in real time.”

Oteng, who is widely recognised for his work in urban real estate development and public-private partnerships across Africa, emphasised that leadership goes beyond titles and applause. He described leadership as “first a spiritual discipline,” stressing the importance of clarity over speed, integrity over applause, and obedience to vision over comfort.

“This season is about stewardship,” he noted, highlighting responsibility not just to ideas and platforms, but to people and resources as well. He added that he is no longer chasing success but embracing responsibility, carrying the weight and honour that comes with it.

The entrepreneur further reflected on personal growth, stating that distractions of the past have now become lessons, and delays have turned into direction. With clearer mission, higher standards, and sharper execution, he says he is stepping into the new year refined, focused, and fearless.

Concluding his message, Desmond Kwesi Oteng said he celebrates quietly but commits loudly—to purpose over pride, legacy over noise, and building with God for people and beyond his lifetime.

The post has since drawn admiration from followers and industry peers, many of whom praised his perspective on leadership, faith, and long-term impact.

“Happy birthday to me,” he wrote. “Cheers to a new season. Thank you Jesus.”