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I’m victim of sustained political witch hunt – Adwoa Safo
Embattled Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo has broken her silence on what she is facing in the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) concerning her ordeal.
According to her, she has become a victim of a sustained political witch hunt by certain elements in the NPP and in Parliament for their own parochial goals.
Ms Safo expressed shock about how she is being treated differently by people including members of her party for staying out of official duty in order to attend to personal issues involving her child without enjoying the famous support of her party leadership both in Parliament and at the party level in her current most difficult moments.
The Gender and Social Protection Minister made the shocking remarks in congratulating the newly elected National Executives of the party in a statement shared on Facebook.
She said she had sacrificed a lot including her family for NPP but she is being described as a traitor and there are schemes to “oust me from my position as MP and Minister”.
The Dome-Kwabenya MP could not fathom why some members of the NPP in Parliament are treating her in an unpleasant manner instead of protecting her just as they did for a colleague minister who stayed out of parliament for almost 2 years over a similar reason.
Adwoa Safo noted that the theme for the just-ended national delegate conference ‘Holding Together, Working Together’ embodies what members of the Danquah-Busia-Dombo Tradition must do, and stand for.
“There is the need for us to stay United. Every single person and vote is needed in our singular quest to break the eight. We cannot give up on anyone” she added.
Four years ago, together with colleague Members of Parliament, Party Leaders and the rank and file of the New Patriotic Party, we converged in Koforidua to elect new Leaders for the party. This was on the heels of an emphatic Victory by the Party in 2016 and thereafter securing another victory for the party in the 2020 elections.
The theme for this year’s Conference, Holding Together, Working Together resonates so much with my current circumstances and brings back memories of…See more
Source: www.adomonline.com
The Heartfelt Philanthropy Network and fellows of Elevate Africa Fellowship have visited the Street Academy in Accra to support its efforts to improve the welfare and development of children.
The visit formed part of efforts by the organisations to give back to the community and promote opportunities for children through education, healthcare and other social support programmes.
Ms Yvonne Abba-Opoku, Founder and Director of the Heartfelt Philanthropy Network, said the organisation had supported the Street Academy since 2019 because of its commitment to serving vulnerable children. Read More.
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Alberta Afia Asomaniwa Akoto, popularly known as “Landlady,” has declared her intention to contest as the Parliamentary Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Okaikwei North Constituency.
In a statement shared on Friday, Ms. Akoto said Okaikwei North has been her home for more than 40 years, where she has lived among the people, shared in their joys and challenges, and built lasting connections with the community.
“I am in the race because I believe our community deserves dedicated service, a listening ear and a strong voice. I am ready to work with you, listen to your concerns and help build a brighter future for Okaikwei North,” she said.
“Dear Okaikwei North, your girl is here one of your own, ready to serve,” she added.
Ms. Akoto said service is not just a responsibility but a commitment to the people and the community they call home.
Having dedicated herself to serving and supporting the people of the constituency, she said she wishes to continue the journey of service with renewed commitment, greater dedication and a stronger vision.
Her vision, she noted, is to build on the progress made, listen to the concerns of the people, empower the youth, support women, create opportunities and champion development that benefits every community in the constituency.
“I believe that together, we can build a stronger, more prosperous and inclusive Okaikwei North,” she added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
