Adwoa Safo, the current member of parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, has lost the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary primary, which took place on Saturday, January 27.
Adwoa Safo scored 328, but Mike Oquaye Jr., the CEO of the Free Zones Authority, polled over 1194, and she lost. With just under 100 votes, Sheela Oppong Sakyi, the third candidate, finished third.
Adwoa Safo, Dr. Mike Oquaye, and Sheela Oppong Sakyi engaged in a fierce three-way race in the Dome-Kwabenya constituency. The NPP members in the constituency faced a pivotal moment during the primaries.
It was clear from the tallying of the votes that the majority of party members had decided to install a new representative. Following Dr. Mike Oquaye’s triumph, Adwoa Safo and Sheela Oppong Sakyi
Renowned for his service and efforts, Dr. Oquaye conveyed his appreciation for the party members’ support. He acknowledged the difficulties encountered throughout the campaign in a succinct statement and promised to put in great effort to allay the worries of the Dome-Kwabenya populace.
Adwoa Safo, the MP for Dome-Kwabenya since 2013, lost, which represents a dramatic change in the political climate in the area.