Sarah Adwoa Safo, the incumbent lawmaker for the Dome-Kwabenya Constituency, remains optimistic about securing the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) nomination for the 2024 parliamentary election. Expressing her confidence, she acknowledged any past mistakes, seeking forgiveness from the electorate during her vetting on January 3, emphasizing the courage it takes to admit wrongdoing.
However, discord within the party emerged as some NPP executives in the Constituency declared their unwillingness to support Safo’s bid for re-election. This reaction was prompted by the MP’s public apology on September 14, 2023, where she sought reconciliation with the party and the constituency’s residents.
The party’s General Secretary in the Dome-Kwabenya constituency, Theophilus Ansah Larbi, revealed that after consulting constituents, a prevailing sentiment emerged against supporting Adwoa Safo’s candidacy. He emphasized the importance of aligning with the electorate’s desires, stating that continuing with Safo might not be in the party’s best interest.
Larbi, a leader and delegate of the party, underscored the need for a new representative to secure the Dome-Kwabenya Parliamentary seat in the upcoming election. He cited concerns about Safo’s pre-election activities, asserting that her absence in post-election engagements and subsequent return with apologies might not be sufficient to regain voters’ trust.
Highlighting the potential impact on the party’s electoral performance, Larbi contended that granting Safo another opportunity might lead to an increase in votes for the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He attributed the NDC’s unprecedented success in the last election to the perceived shortcomings of Safo’s leadership during her three terms as MP.
In conclusion, the internal dynamics within the NPP’s Dome-Kwabenya constituency reveal a divergence of opinions regarding Sarah Adwoa Safo’s candidacy.
While she remains hopeful and emphasizes her willingness to rectify past mistakes, influential party figures, such as Theophilus Ansah Larbi, advocate for a fresh candidate to secure the party’s electoral success in 2024.
The decision ultimately rests on the delicate balance between acknowledging past shortcomings and the party’s strategic considerations for the upcoming parliamentary election.