Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya Constituency, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has dismissed reports on plans to exit the New Patriotic Party following her defeat at the party’s just-ended Parliamentary Primaries.
In a statement dated January 30, 2024, Adwoa Safo acknowledged awareness of media publications suggesting her potential departure from the NPP to run as an independent candidate in the 2024 general election.
However, she categorically denied these speculations, affirming her commitment to the NPP and its principles, while announcing her decision to work collaboratively with the NPP leadership to promote unity.
“My attention has been drawn to several recent misinformation and speculation in the media regarding my political future in the Dome-Kwabenya Constituency in particular and the New Patriotic Party as a whole.
“I wish to clarify, that despite the setback and outcome of last Saturday’s parliamentary primaries in Dome-Kwabenya, I remain steadfast in my commitment to the shared values of the New Patriotic Party and our corporate quest to break the 8 with H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia come December 7, 2024.
“As a three-term Member of Parliament and a true party person, I am cognizant of the fundamental principles which underpin the Danquah-Dombo-Busia tradition for which internal competition and afterwards cooperation, remains the guiding light,” she stated.
Sarah Adwoa Safo added, “For the avoidance of doubt and without any shred of ambiguity, I reiterate that I have no intention whatsoever of running as an Independent Candidate in the upcoming December 7, 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections and for that matter, at any point in the forseeable future.”
The results declared by the Electoral Commission reveal that Mike Oquaye Jnr secured a significant victory with 1,194 votes in the parliamentary primaries. Sarah Adwoa Safo obtained 328 votes, securing the second position, while the third contender, Sheela Oppong, finished last with 186 votes.