Former Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has disclosed that her inability to fully discharge her parliamentary duties was due to personal tragedies, including the loss of a baby and the need to care for her sick eldest son in the United States.
Speaking in an interview on Joy News on March 20, 2025, she revealed that she informed the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) about her situation but felt misunderstood.
“I have a role to play as a mother. I lost my baby, and in my time of grief, my older son fell ill in the US. I had to be there, and I made sure I notified those who ought to know.”
Absenteeism and Privileges Committee Referral
The other MPs included:
Adwoa Safo was among three NPP MPs who were referred to the Privileges Committee of Parliament in the 8th Parliament for absenting themselves for more than 15 sittings without permission.
- Kennedy Agyapong (then MP for Assin Central)
- Henry Quartey (then MP for Ayawaso Central)
Her absence led to debates in Parliament, with opposition MP Muntaka Mubarak warning that penalizing them could set a dangerous precedent.
Additionally, former Kumbungu MP Ras Mubarak petitioned the Speaker of Parliament to take action against them.
Torn Between Motherhood and Politics
Adwoa Safo defended her decision to prioritize her family over her political duties, expressing disappointment at how she was portrayed.
“The way they made the picture look, as if I was there doing nothing, was unfair. My son was on the verge of death. I had to choose between my child and my position as an MP and Minister. Any mother watching me today should put herself in my shoes—what choice would you make?”
She further added:
“If you are not a witch, you will choose your child.”
Will She Contest Again?
When asked about contesting for Dome Kwabenya in the future, she firmly ruled it out.
“Considering all that I have been through and how I have been treated in the constituency despite my sacrifices, I don’t think so.”
However, she hinted at aspirations for a higher political position, stating:
“I am looking at bigger things. I am looking at Speakership. Yes, I am looking at higher, challenging opportunities.”
Adwoa Safo’s comments suggest a shift in political ambition, possibly toward becoming Speaker of Parliament or another high-ranking national role.