Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has firmly ruled out any plans to seek re-election for the parliamentary seat, citing her experiences in the constituency as a key factor in her decision.

Speaking in a media interview on Thursday, March 20, Adwoa Safo reflected on her tenure, expressing disappointment over how she was treated despite her dedication to the development of Dome-Kwabenya.

“What I'll say is, considering what I've been through, considering how I've been treated in the constituency, despite my devotion, sacrifices, hard work, I don't think so. I won't. It will take my father to change my mind. I won't. I have done 12 solid years and I've left a good legacy in the constituency. I will not contest Dome-Kwabenya,” she stated.

Looking ahead, she emphasized her focus on new opportunities beyond parliamentary politics.

“We move forward in life and not regress. I am moving forward. I am looking at other bigger things. I am looking at Speakership, higher challenging opportunities,” she added.

Adwoa Safo first entered Parliament in 2013 and served three consecutive terms before losing her party’s parliamentary primary on January 27, 2024. The contest saw her face stiff competition from Dr. Mike Oquaye Jnr, CEO of the Free Zones Authority, and Sheela Oppong Sakyi. Oquaye Jnr emerged victorious with 1,194 votes, while Adwoa Safo secured 328 votes. Sheela Oppong Sakyi finished third with just over 100 votes.

Her electoral defeat followed a period of controversy, during which she spent nearly a year outside Ghana attending to personal matters. Her prolonged absence, which affected her parliamentary and ministerial duties at the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, sparked widespread criticism from constituents and party members.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) suffered further setbacks in the 2024 general elections, losing the Dome-Kwabenya seat to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the first time.

Faustina Elikplim Akurugu of the NDC narrowly defeated Mike Oquaye Jnr, securing 50,967 votes against his 50,669 votes. The Electoral Commission officially declared her the winner on December 31, 2024, marking a historic victory for the NDC in the constituency.