Member of Parliament for the Mpraeso Constituency, Davis Ansah Opoku

Member of Parliament for the Mpraeso Constituency, Davis Ansah Opoku, has questioned the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over its recent decision against former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo.

Adwoa Safo has been referred to the National Disciplinary Committee of the party over her recent media remarks, in which she criticised the party-led committee, chaired by former Speaker of Parliament Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, describing its report as bogus.

Responding to the development in a Facebook post on March 20, 2025, the Mpraeso MP stated that Adwoa Safo was criticized unfairly in the past when she was going through difficulties. Hence, letting the public know the real situation shouldn’t attract punishment.

“In the 8th Parliament, no MP endured more criticism than you, Adwoa. Many of us, myself included, judged you harshly. We blamed you for actions and inactions that we believed had dire consequences for our party. But today, with reflection, I say we were wrong.

“I went on radio and attacked you, not knowing the full weight of what you were going through as a mother and as a person. Many who later came to understand your story regret how we treated you,” part of his post read.

He further stated that certain individuals within the party have spoken freely without any form of punishment; hence, Adwoa Safo shouldn’t be punished.

“To our party leadership, I say this, let us be sensitive. Many have spoken freely within the party without being summoned, so why should Adwoa’s voice be treated differently? Leadership must not see this as an opportunity for punishment but as a call for engagement.

“Instead of coercion, we must seek understanding. Instead of alienation, we must draw closer. She does not trust Prof. Oquaye’s committee for obvious reasons, and that concern must be respected. If we are a family, we must provide an avenue for her to air her concerns, not push her into a corner.

“This is a moment for reflection, not retribution. Let’s handle this with care.”

AM/KA

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