Davis Ansah Opoku, the Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, has called on the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to show understanding rather than condemnation towards Sarah Adwoa Safo, the former MP for Dome Kwabenya. His plea comes amidst concerns that she may be expelled from the party following a series of candid interviews in which she revealed her grievances against the NPP.
Posting on his official X page, Opoku admitted that he had once judged Adwoa Safo harshly, only to later realize that she had been unfairly treated.
"Dear NPP,
No MP faced more criticism in the 8th Parliament than Adwoa Safo. I was among those who judged her harshly—without knowing her full story. Today, I say: we were wrong.
Let’s not punish her for speaking up. Let’s seek understanding, not alienation. If we’re truly a family, let’s act like it. Let’s be better. Let’s do better," he wrote on X.
His comments have reignited the ongoing debate about the NPP’s internal conflicts, with many suggesting that rather than expelling members like
Adwoa Safo, the party should use this opportunity to restructure and resolve internal disputes amicably. Several prominent members have expressed dismay over how the party handles dissent, calling for a reorganization ahead of the 2028 general election.
Adwoa Safo’s Shocking Revelations
Opoku’s plea follows Adwoa Safo’s series of explosive interviews across media platforms, where she detailed what she described as unfair treatment by the party.
Declaring that she would never contest for the Dome Kwabenya seat again, she explained that her prolonged absence from Parliament, which led to severe criticism, was due to personal and family matters.
“My son was at the verge of death, and I needed to be there as a mother. I wasn’t absent for the reasons some made it look like,” she said, addressing accusations that she abandoned her parliamentary duties.
Safo also defended her stance on key parliamentary decisions, including her refusal to vote for the controversial E-Levy bill, which she insisted was not in the best interest of Ghanaians.
“I made that principled decision because I knew the E-Levy would not benefit Ghanaians but rather impose more burdens on them,” she explained.
She also refuted claims that she betrayed the party by allegedly voting for Alban Bagbin as Speaker of Parliament, stating that she was unfairly labeled a traitor by her fellow NPP MPs.
In an interview with Asempa FM on March 18, 2025, Adwoa Safo opened up about her alleged humiliation within the party. She recounted how she was removed as Deputy Majority Leader and relegated to the backbench in Parliament, a move she interpreted as a deliberate effort to belittle her.
“In Parliament, there is a custom where former deputy leaders are seated directly behind the leadership. You can see where Haruna and Muntaka sit. But when I was removed, I was sent to the backbench like a newcomer,” she stated.
She acknowledged that it was only after intervention from the party’s General Secretary and Majority Whip that she was later moved forward.
A Call for Unity and Reorganization
Opoku’s comments align with growing calls for the NPP to address its internal divisions instead of sidelining key figures like Adwoa Safo. Many party faithful believe that the NPP’s ability to reconcile and reorganize will be critical for its strength in the 2028 elections.
With tensions rising, the party faces a crucial decision—whether to embrace reform and reconciliation or risk further alienation of its members. As Opoku urges, “If we’re truly a family, let’s act like it.”
