Mike Oquaye Jnr emerged victorious in the Dome Kwabenya constituency as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate, unseating his long-time rival Sarah Adwoa Safo. The polls, which took place on Saturday, January 27, 2024, saw a significant margin of victory for Oquaye. The final vote count revealed that Mike Oquaye Jnr received 1,198 votes, while Sarah Adwoa Safo only garnered 328 votes. Sheela Oppong Sakyi secured 186 votes as well. Oquaye’s victory was celebrated by his supporters, marking the end of Adwoa Safo’s reign in the constituency. Adwoa Safo’s defeat, however, did not come as a surprise due to mounting criticism over her extended absence from the constituency. She had been abroad for nearly a year, taking care of her ill child. This absence had prompted disappointment and frustration among her constituents, who felt neglected as she failed to fulfill her parliamentary duties. Upon her return, Sarah Adwoa Safo issued an apology to her constituents, seeking their support to contest and represent them again in parliament in 2025. However, the election results indicate that her constituents have not forgiven her for abandoning them. The overwhelming support for Mike Oquaye Jnr reflects their dissatisfaction and the lack of trust in Adwoa Safo’s commitment to their needs and concerns. With the victory of Mike Oquaye Jnr, a new era begins in the Dome Kwabenya constituency. As the NPP’s parliamentary candidate, Oquaye will have the task of reconnecting with the constituents and addressing their issues, thus aiming to restore the faith of the people in their representative. Meanwhile, Adwoa Safo faces the challenge of rebuilding her reputation and regaining the trust of her constituents before the next election cycle. Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062
Sarah Adwoa Safo begs for forgiveness– says a lot is happening in her life
Sarah Adwoa Safo, the Member of Parliament (MP) representing Dome-Kwabenya, has expressed her apologies to the leadership and members of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for her recent behavior. Apexnewsgh.com reported Despite numerous calls for her return to Parliament to contribute to the passing of important government bills, the MP remained absent for an extended period. As a result, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, established a committee to investigate the reasons behind her absence. However, Sarah Adwoa Safo declined to appear before the committee. In a video shared on her Facebook page today, Thursday, September 14, 2023, Ms. Safo sincerely apologized to the Presidency and the party without any reservations. “I want to use this opportunity to apologise to my party, that is the New Patriotic Party, and the leadership, firstly the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, his Vice-President, our mother the Chief of Staff Honourable Frema Osei Opare, Majority Leader and the entire leadership of parliament, my colleague MPs, Majority caucus,” she said. “I want to use this opportunity to apologise to you all for my conduct in the past, it was not my intention to disrespect you. “There was a lot happening in my life,”. “Whatever it is, please forgive me.” Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email: apexnewsgh@gmail.com
Adwoa Safo visit party headquarters, says the days ahead will be good.
The Member of Parliament (MP) for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Dome-Kwabenya Constituency Sarah Adwoa Safo has made an unannounced visit to her party’s headquarters. Hon. Adwoa Safo, visited the party’s headquarters on Wednesday, 18 January 2023. The MP made a whole lot of headlines last year, after refusing to join a planned Zoom meeting with the Privileges Committee of parliament which summoned her (and some two other MPs of the majority caucus) to answer questions about why she had been absent from the house for months without the permission of the Speaker of parliament. Meanwhile, following her absence from parliament for almost a year leading to a tussle between the Majority and Minority over whether her seat should be declared vacant or not, the MP appeared in the house to resume her duties. In a discussion during her visit with the National Chairman of the NPP, Stephen Ayesu Ntim, General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua and National Women’s Organiser, Kate Gyamfua. Hon. Adwoa Safo said she is hopeful subsequent days ahead will be good between him and the party. “I hope the subsequent days will be good. That’s all I can say.” She stated Source: Apexnewsgh.com/GhanaFor publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
If the Speaker is duly aware of Adwoa Safo reasons…..
The Upper East Regional Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and a private legal practitioner Lawyer Anthony Namoo says, Hon. Adwoa Safo cannot lose her membership as an MP. Apexnewsgh.com report The President appoints and disappoints, with that, you cannot question him for exercising his power. But in this case, the reason is obvious. Is noble for the President to remove anyone he appointed. It does not necessarily mean that she will lose her MPship and that also depends on Parliament’s committee to come up with their findings. That will be left unto them to decide. There have been MPs who have fallen ill or in sick bed for years and couldn’t attend Parliament but once they have a genuine reason and the speaker knows about it. Whether she has written to the speaker, or whether she has informed the speaker, is not proven yet and that’s why Parliament is very careful. He said, for Adwoa Safo removal as the Gender Minister, “The President appoints and disappoints, with that, you cannot question him for exercising his power. But in this case, the reason is obvious. Is noble for the President to remove anyone he appointed. Asking whether she might face another exit from Parliament, the Lawyer said: “It does not necessarily mean that she will lose her MPship and that also depends on what Parliament’s committee comes up with in their findings. That will be left unto them to decide. He added: There have been MPs who have fallen ill or in sick bed for years and couldn’t attend Parliament but once they have a genuine reason and the speaker knows about it. Whether she has written to the speaker, or whether she has informed the speaker, is not proven yet and that’s why Parliament is very careful. He stressed He spoke to Apexnewsgh.com on Friday July 29, 2022. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093
Sarah Adwoa Safo finally sacked as Gender Minister
According to the statement from the office of the President, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revoked the appointment of Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, as Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection with immediate effect. Apexnewsgh.com
Breaking News: Dome Kwabenya to be declared vacant
From the information gathered by Apexnewsgh.com, has it that the Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo seat will be declared vacant. This came as a result of the MP and Gender Minister inability to appear before the Privileges Committee to explain her long absence from Parliament for period of months since last year. Even after a Zoom link was provided to her to be part of the proceedings, the MP failed to appear. However, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin tasked the Privileges Committee of Parliament to engage MPs Adwoa Safo, Kennedy Agyapong and Henry Quartey after the absenteeism was brought him. Meanwhile, Kennedy Agyapong and Henry Quartey appeared and from all indications, acquitted themselves with well supporting documentations to prove their case while Adwoa Safo failed to appear. Her removal is expected to generate controversy on the floor of Parliament but the majority is likely to prevail. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Adwoa Safo made request for 4 weeks leave extension
Adwoa Safo, the Dome-Kwabenya legislator has requested the Speaker of Parliament to extend her leave for four weeks, Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has revealed. “What I can say now is that on Wednesday, she brought a letter, asking for four weeks extension. She explained that her injured child is still responding to treatment. “I cannot say whether she is okay herself or not since I am not there with her,” the Suame MP told Accra-based Neat FM. According to him, the letter was sent to the Speaker on February 28, 2022. The lawmaker’s absence from the House has generated some confusion in the ruling party with some MPs accusing her of blackmailing the party in the attempt to pass the controversial electronic levy. According to the Bekwai MP, all avenues to get the absentee MP to return to the House have proved futile. Interacting on Kumasi-based Pure FM, Mr. Osei-Owusu said, “in our strategy, we have taken it as going to rescue a kidnapped person, you presume she is dead, but if you go and she is alive, then it is God’s grace, and it adds to your gains, so that is our approach. “So as it stands now, we don’t count her as part of us,” he maintained. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana
NEC to look into Adwoa Sarfo’s absenteeism–Osei Bonsu
National Executive Council (NEC) of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to determine the faith of Sarah Adwoa Safo over her continuous absence on the floor of parliament and some other government business. According to the NPP constituency chairman for Dome Kwabenya, Robert Osei Bonsu, effort to reach out to the Member of Parliament Adwoa Safo has not been fruitful. “Unfortunately, we have not heard from our Member of Parliament for some time now. All efforts to get to her have proven futile,” Mr. Osei Bonsu told Accra-based Citi FM monitored by Apexnewsgh.com on Monday, 14 February 2022. According to the constituency chairman, the MP’s actions are not “the best.” “It is not in the interest of the party or Ghanaians.” He Said: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093
Dapaah takes over on-leave Adwoa Safo’s ministry ‘until further notice’
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended the leave of absence from office for the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Sarah Adwoa Safo, a statement from the presidency announced on Wednesday, 6 October 2021. It said the Dome Kwabenya MP’s leave of absence was to have ended on 31 August 2021 but has been extended. “In her absence and until further notice, President Akufo-Addo has directed the Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, to act as caretaker minister for the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection”, the statement signed by the Communications Director at the Presidency, Mr Eugene Arhin, noted. Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093
10 most likely to be President in future
Ghana’s democracy since independence in 1957 has experienced some appreciable growth and evolved in the last 6 decades with more people yearning to take up leadership roles This is evident in the number of young men and women venturing into the political space which hitherto used to be a reserve for the older folk. Student politics in tertiary institutions has birthed a lot of young people with a burning desire and an unrelenting drive to take their destinies and that of the country to a different pedestal. The age-old notion of wisdom and experience being the repository of old age is fast fading away as the 21st-century youth have challenged the norm and are rising to the occasion especially in the political sphere. In recent times, the urge and drive for Ghanaian youth are geared towards establishing a more perfect country to promote the general welfare of the citizens, provide for common defense for those who speak truth to power, and ensure posterity. In no particular order, here are 10 potential people likely to be president of Ghana in the future. 1. John Dumelo A Ghanaian actor, farmer, and politician who has within a short time demonstrated enough passion and resilience to his cause to making Ghana a better place. The 37-year-old actor and NDC’s Ayawaso Wuogon Parliamentary candidate for the 2020 elections gave his opponent a run for her money despite losing in the end. For most political watchers, John Dumelo demonstrated guts, immeasurable confidence and performed surprisingly well, especially transitioning from the field of Creative Arts to mainline politics. This tips the successful actor as a potential figure to run for the highest office of the land considering how far he has come. 2. Zanetor Rawlings The eldest daughter of former President, the late Jerry John Rawlings is gradually following in the footsteps of her father. The 42-year-old is currently a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Klottey Korley constituency in the Greater Accra region. She is regarded by many as a future flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress(NDC) due to her sharp rise in the political spectrum. In the run-up to the 2020 elections, some school of thought claimed she was being figured by former president John Mahama as a running mate and it won’t be a surprise to see her climb up the political ladder to the level of a flag bearer or a future President. 3. Emmanuel Kojo Jones Mensah Popularly known as Kojo Jones, the 32-year-old business executive whose drive and passion for creating employment opportunities landed him in business, has been at the forefront championing a development agenda throughout the country. The young and passionate entrepreneur is a graduate of Coventry University and the London Metropolitan University, respectively. His love to give back to society has seen him provide potable water, stationery, among other things to many poor and needy communities around the country through his KJM Foundation initiative which is a nonprofit organization. Though his thoughts are unknown, his name stands tall among other contenders for a position like this. His passion to make Ghana a world-class country is very much alive which is why his name cannot go unmentioned in this post. 4. Nana Kwame Bediako Widely known as Cheddar or Freedom Jacob Caesar, the real estate mogul arguably is one of the most sought-after young entrepreneurs in Ghana. With a mission of building a united new Africa and bridging it with the rest of the world, his Freedom Movement advocates for an elevation in the education, civilization, and empowerment of African people around the world who seek to have their value and legacy restored. It, therefore, does not beat imagination seeing his name appear in this list. 5. Sarah Adwoa Safo As far as successful female politicians go, Sarah Adwoa Safo cannot be ignored or underrated. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart is currently the Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya constituency and Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection. She is also an entrepreneur and a graduate of the George Washington University who served as the Procurement minister under the first term of President Akufo Addo’s government. In less than a decade in Parliament, Madam Adwoa Safo is one of the most vocal voices in the House as far as women are concerned. 6. Sammy Awuku His impeccable communication prowess rose him to the rank of Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party. Sammy’s unflinching love and commitment to the NPP accelerated him quickly to join the rank and file of the party as the National Youth Organiser after a landslide victory in the NPP’s 2013 congress. The 37-year-old brilliant and hardworking youth leader as he is, he works tirelessly and effortlessly to rally the youth behind the NPP which secured President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo (then Flag Bearer) a guaranteed win in the 2016 general elections. His love for Accountability in all matters particularly in governance inspired him to partner with colleagues to form the Group that keeps the government of the day on its toes-Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG). Mr. Awuku is currently the Board Chairman of the Youth Employment Agency. 7. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah He bowed out of broadcasting in 2014 to establish an investment firm, West Brownstone Capital. By 2016, he had become a lawyer practicing as a lawyer. In 2015 the 39-year-old member of Parliament and minister for information contested and won the NPP parliamentary primaries for Ofoase-Ayirebi constituency in the Eastern Region of Ghana leading to his victory in the 2016 general elections. He additionally served as a member of the Finance and Constitutional committees of the 7th Parliament of Ghana. He is currently the President’s Representative at the Ministry of Information. His outstanding up to speed performance and display of aptitude as a minister during the COVID-19 pandemic was a testament to his readiness for the task ahead. It is therefore far-fetched that his name keeps surfacing on the lips of people as a possible flag bearer figure









