Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, has dismissed as “false, misleading, and malicious” reports claiming that she has abandoned her support for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in favour of Hon. Kennedy Agyapong.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the former legislator described the publication by The Insight Newspaper as a deliberate attempt to sow confusion within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and undermine party unity.
“My attention has been drawn to a recent publication by The Insight Newspaper alleging that I have switched allegiance from Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to Hon. Kennedy Agyapong.”
“I wish to categorically and unequivocally deny this claim as false, misleading, and maliciously fabricated to create disaffection and confusion within the rank and file of the NPP and among my supporters,” she said.
Hon. Safo, who served as Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection under the Akufo-Addo administration, stressed that she has never made any public or private statement suggesting a withdrawal of support for Dr Bawumia.
“At no point in time have I made any statement, whether on record, in private conversation, or on any public platform, suggesting that I have withdrawn my support for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the current leader of our great party,” she noted.
“Such publications are not only mischievous but also a deliberate attempt to sow division and undermine the unity we continue to build after the 2024 general elections,” she added.
She reaffirmed her loyalty to Dr Bawumia, describing him as a capable and visionary leader deserving of continued support. “Let me state for the avoidance of doubt that I remain firmly loyal to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and fully committed to his vision for our party and for Ghana,” she said.
“Dr Bawumia has demonstrated exceptional leadership, humility, competence, and resilience even in the face of adversity. I strongly believe that he remains the best person to lead the New Patriotic Party into the 2028 elections and ultimately return the party to power.”
Hon. Safo also cautioned against unfairly blaming individuals for the NPP’s 2024 electoral defeat, urging members to focus instead on rebuilding the party’s strength and unity.
She called on The Insight Newspaper to retract the publication and issue an apology, emphasising the need for responsible journalism. “I therefore urge members of the media, particularly The Insight Newspaper, to desist from publishing unverified and false stories that seek to distort facts and damage reputations. Responsible journalism demands fairness, accuracy, and truth, principles that must not be compromised for sensational headlines.”
