In a surprising turn of events, Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo has lost her parliamentary seat to Mike Oquaye Jnr in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primary elections.
Adwoa Safo, who has represented the Dome-Kwabenya constituency since 2012, faced a formidable challenge from Mike Oquaye Jnr, son of the former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye.
The primary, held on Saturday, January 27, saw Mike Oquaye Jnr securing a significant 1,194 votes, ultimately surpassing Adwoa Safo to become the NPP parliamentary candidate for Dome-Kwabenya.
Adwoa Safo, a lawyer and former Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament who has been a prominent figure in Ghanaian politics and a key member of the governing NPP, polled 328.
However, the outcome of the primary signals a shift in political dynamics within the constituency.
Mike Oquaye Jnr’s victory has generated discussions within political circles, with observers noting the significance of this development. In the last parliamentary election, he lost to Adwoa Safo by eight votes.
It underscores the democratic nature of party primaries and the ability of party members to express their preferences for candidates.
The NPP primary in Dome-Kwabenya attracted attention not only due to the prominence of Adwoa Safo but also because it featured a competitive race between two well-known candidates.
The outcome sets the stage for the upcoming general elections, with Mike Oquaye Jnr now positioned as the NPP’s candidate for the Dome-Kwabenya constituency.
As both candidates campaigned vigorously in the lead-up to the primary, addressing constituents and presenting their visions for the development of the area, the election results reflect the choice made by NPP members in Dome-Kwabenya.
The political landscape in Dome-Kwabenya is expected to evolve further in the coming weeks as the nation approaches the general elections.
The outcome of the NPP primary has added a new dimension to the political narrative, making Dome-Kwabenya a constituency to watch in the upcoming polls.
