Adwoa Safo reverses course, enters Dome-Kwabenya NPP primary race after earlier withdrawal

Sarah Adwoa Safo, the former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, has reversed her earlier position and declared her intention to run for the New Patriotic Party's parliamentary nomination in the constituency. The announcement, made in a statement on Thursday, October 22, 2026, marks a significant shift in her political plans after she had previously indicated she would pursue opportunities elsewhere.

Adwoa Safo's decision comes after extensive consultations with NPP party leadership and constituency executives. In her statement, she emphasised that her return to the parliamentary race reflects a renewed commitment to Dome-Kwabenya and her determination to continue serving the constituents who elected her for three consecutive terms spanning 12 years.

A track record of electoral growth

During her tenure as the constituency's representative, Adwoa Safo pointed to tangible improvements in the NPP's electoral performance in Dome-Kwabenya as evidence of her political appeal. The party's vote share grew significantly during her leadership, rising from 63,373 votes in the 2012 general elections to 75,041 votes by the 2020 elections—a gain of approximately 11,668 votes over the eight-year period. This consistent electoral growth underscores her ability to mobilise voters in the constituency.

Her announcement outlines an agenda focused on consolidating the development gains achieved during her previous years in office whilst addressing unresolved challenges facing residents. She has called on party members, stakeholders and constituents to engage with her campaign as she seeks another term in Parliament.

What this means for the NPP primary race

Adwoa Safo's re-entry into the Dome-Kwabenya parliamentary contest adds a seasoned face to what is expected to be a competitive NPP primary. Her 12 years of parliamentary experience and demonstrated capacity to increase party votes in the constituency position her as a formidable candidate in the primary contest. For constituents, her return offers continuity in representation, though other aspirants may also present their own visions for the constituency's development.

The primary election process will give NPP members in Dome-Kwabenya the opportunity to choose their preferred candidate ahead of the general elections. Adwoa Safo's track record of growing party support and her long history of engagement in the constituency are likely to be central to her campaign messaging as she seeks to convince primary delegates to back her candidacy.

Her decision also reflects broader dynamics within the NPP, where several incumbents and former representatives have either sought re-election or reconsidered earlier decisions as the party prepares for the next election cycle. For Ghana's political landscape, such movements underscore the competitive nature of party primaries and the strategic calculations involved in parliamentary nominations.