Former Dome Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has publicly thrown her support behind Vice-President Dr Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, describing him as the leader best positioned to shape her political future as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) approaches a decisive phase in its leadership reorganisation.
Speaking to party delegates and supporters, Ms Adwoa Safo called on members of the party to embrace unity, deep reflection, and strategic decision-making as they prepare for the transition ahead. In a firm declaration, she stated that the time had come for Dr Bawumia to lead the party forward.
She acknowledged that political ambition is both legitimate and unavoidable within a democratic party, noting that differing views among party members should not be misconstrued as personal conflict.
“I am a politician, just as Honourable Kennedy Agyapong is,” she explained. “He has his own convictions and aspirations, and I equally have mine as I continue to pursue my political journey.”
Ms Adwoa Safo emphasised that the NPP’s strength lies in its diversity, pointing out that many delegates are deeply rooted in the party’s grassroots through family and community ties. While affirming the right of every member to hold an opinion, she cautioned that leadership choices must prioritise the party’s long-term stability and electoral viability rather than emotional or personal considerations.
Addressing speculation surrounding her stance, she was quick to reject claims that her endorsement of Dr Bawumia stems from any personal animosity towards the Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong.
“I do not harbour any hatred towards Honourable Kennedy Agyapong,” she stated. “We share two wonderful children, a son and a daughter, and that alone makes such claims unfounded.” She stressed, however, that internal party leadership decisions should not be influenced by personal relationships.
Reflecting on the NPP’s recent electoral setback, the former legislator urged party members to draw critical lessons from the defeat that relegated the party to opposition. She argued that one of the key issues that undermined public confidence was the perception that personal relationships were given undue priority while the party was in government.
“That mistake has cost us dearly,” she admitted, urging the party to avoid repeating it.
Ms Adwoa Safo also highlighted her years of service to both the party and the country, questioning whether her experience and contributions should be overlooked in future leadership considerations.
She recalled beginning her parliamentary journey in 2007 and serving continuously within the party over the years. During her twelve-year tenure in Parliament, she held several key positions, including Deputy Majority Leader, Minister for Public Procurement, and Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection.
“After all these years of service, the question remains whether my contribution counts,” she said.
While acknowledging that Mr Agyapong has played a notable role in the growth of the NPP, Ms Adwoa Safo expressed concern about her own political future should he eventually assume the party’s leadership and the presidency.
“I have never suggested that he will win this contest,” she clarified. “However, if he were to become President and review my record of service, the reality is that my experience would likely go unrecognised.”
She argued that appointing her to a ministerial position under such circumstances would generate intense public backlash, making it practically impossible.
“For someone with whom I share two children to appoint me as a minister would provoke widespread controversy,” she said. “And based on my knowledge of him, that decision would never be taken.”
Concluding her remarks, Ms Adwoa Safo maintained that her political future within the NPP is firmly aligned with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, whom she believes offers the most viable path forward for both her career and the party’s renewal.
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