Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya and former Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has thrown her full weight behind Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, calling on delegates in the constituency to vote massively for him in the New Patriotic Party’s upcoming presidential primaries ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Addressing an enthusiastic gathering of delegates in Dome-Kwabenya as part of efforts to mobilise support for Dr. Bawumia, Adwoa Safo said leadership choices must rise above family ties, friendships and personal relationships, which she described as a major negative factor in Ghana’s politics.
She stressed that even though Kennedy Agyapong, a key contender in the race, is closely connected to her family life, that reality would not sway her political judgment.
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“In Ghana today, family and friends have become a major negative antecedent in our politics. Even in an electoral contest, you can have couples serving as polling station officers, yet each person still has a mind of their own. So it should not be surprising if I choose differently,” she said as reported by UTV.
Adwoa Safo further argued that concerns about cronyism and perceived conflicts of interest make it unrealistic to expect personal relationships to translate into political appointments.
“Today, if Kennedy Agyapong were elected President and sits at the Jubilee House, knowing who he is, there is no way he would appoint me into his government, considering the fact that I have two children with him,” she stated.
She maintained that her endorsement of Dr. Bawumia is grounded in conviction, competence and experience, not sentiment. Drawing on her background as a three-term Member of Parliament, former Minister of State in charge of Public Procurement, and Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Adwoa Safo said she has acquired enough political maturity to make independent decisions.
“I have the experience, the exposure and the confidence to think for myself. That is why I am convinced that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is the right choice for the NPP going forward,” she added.
Her remarks were met with loud applause from delegates, as she urged them to stay focused on competence, integrity and the future of the party as they prepare to choose a flagbearer for the 2028 elections.
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