The National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ntim, has characterized the public apology of the embattled Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo, to the party and her constituents as fitting and appropriate.Mr. Ntim believes that the apology signifies the MP's remorse for her actions. He further stated that Adwoa Safo fulfilled the necessary steps expected of her, and the party has received it with open arms.

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“Adwoa Safo’s apology is in order; I really support her objective because she knows the NPP is the only party she belongs to. So, she is doing what is expected of her, I mean the apology and all that,” Chairman Ntim said.However, Mr. Ntim added that Sarah Adwoa Safo remains a member of the party, and her return to Parliament will ultimately depend on the decision of her constituents.

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“If the constituents accept her to be an MP once again despite all that has gone on, I as Chairman and the rest of the party leadership will back her with our spirits to become an MP.“So, her fate rests in the hands of Dome-Kwabenya delegates, from polling station to the constituency level,” Chairman Ntim added.

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In a video shared on Facebook on September 14, the former Gender Minister issued an apology to the NPP for the controversies that arose due to her prolonged absence from parliamentary duties.She openly acknowledged that her actions were without justification and expressed deep regret, attributing her absenteeism to personal challenges.During her apology, she extended her regrets to President Akufo-Addo, Dr.

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Mahamadu Bawumia, the Chief of Staff, parliamentary leadership, the party's leadership, and her constituents.“It was not my intention to disrespect you. There was a lot going on in my life and family. I’m using this medium to plead for your forgiveness in the name of God,” she said.

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Adwoa Safo's extended absence from parliament became one of the most widely debated topics in the country in 2022, causing division within both the legislative house and the party.This discussion stemmed from her departure from the country in November 2021.

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