The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), Dr. Mike Oquaye Jnr, has formally announced his intention to contest against Sarah Adwoa Safo in the upcoming Dome-Kwabenya parliamentary primary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Dr. Oquaye disclosed his candidacy during an interview with Kwami Sefa Kayi on Peace FM, conducted on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Expressing his dedication to the cause of residents of Dome-Kwabenya, Dr Oquaye stated, “When it’s time to pick up forms and file nominations, I’ll be there to represent you.”
“I want to inform the people of Dome-Kwabenya, through your medium, that as soon as there’s an opening for picking up forms and filing of nomination, I, Michael Oquaye Jnr., will stand to represent the people of Dome-Kwabenya.”
The incumbent Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has reaffirmed her intention to seek re-election for the seat. If both candidates, Sarah Adwoa Safo and Dr. Mike Oquaye Jnr, are approved by the party to run, it would mark their third consecutive contest.
Adwoa Safo emerged victorious in the two previous elections, securing a win in the most recent instance in June 2020 with a narrow eight-vote margin.
Her recent ambition to run again might be unsuccessful as some residents are opposed to her retainment due to her long-absence in 2022 due to family issues.
But Adwoa Safo has apologised for neglecting her parliamentary duties and has pledged to do more.