Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has affirmed her steadfast commitment to run for the 2024 elections on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party.

During a media engagement as part of her tour of the Dome-Kwabenya Constituency, she acknowledged her extended absence, admitting that it is a concern that needs to be addressed.

She expressed her willingness to take the time to explain to her constituents the reasons for her nearly year-long absence.

“I still have a lot to do for my people and I have to take the pain to explain to them the reasons for my absence and when the time comes,” she is quoted by Pulse.com to have told Metro TV.

She was optimistic of being given the nod by her constituents, who share divided opinions about her running again.

Sarah Adwoa Safo cited the love her constituents have for her as a reason for her optimism.

"I shall not desert my people, I shall represent them again by God’s grace, and I think that my people still love me,” she stated.

In a message shared on her social media platform on Thursday, September 14, Adwoa Safo admitted that her absence caused inconvenience for the government, the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Dome-Kwabenya constituents.

She therefore apologised to President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Parliament, the Chief of Staff, Frema Opare, and her constituents.

The former Gender Minister, however, clarified that her absence was not driven by malice.

On May 22, 2022, Adwoa Safo explained to Ghanaians that she was residing in the United States in order to cater for her ailing son.

According to her, she had informed the President of her predicament. Later on November 22, 2022, she was sighted in Parliament assuming her legislative duties.

Adowa Safo’s absence, however, came with consequences. President Akufo-Addo on Thursday, July 28, 2022, relieved her of her duties as the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection in accordance with Article 81(a) of the 1992 constitution.

Meanwhile, some residents of Dome Kwabenya have welcomed Adowa Safo’s apology. However, they noted that she will not be considered for the parliamentary election in 2024 should she contest on the ticket of the NPP.