Former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo unexpectedly showed up at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) headquarters expecting a scheduled disciplinary hearing, only to discover that it had been postponed indefinitely without her knowledge.
She expressed her disappointment with the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following a failed appearance before the party’s disciplinary committee.
Adwoa Safo, who arrived at the NPP headquarters in Asylum Down on Monday, April 7, was prepared to respond to a summons issued after her recent comments on JoyNews’ “The Pulse”—remarks the party deemed contrary to its directive on avoiding public discourse that could stir internal unrest.
However, upon her arrival, where she was met by a crowd of loyal supporters, Friends of Adwoa Safo, she discovered that no disciplinary hearing was taking place and was instead received by only one party official.
She told journalists that “There was no committee sitting today. I had an engagement with a national party officer, but there was no hearing. I’m left wondering why I was served a summons on a Sunday for a meeting that didn’t take place. If there was a change of plans, why wasn’t I informed directly?”
The former MP questioned the party’s lack of professionalism and poor communication, especially given the seriousness of the matter and the public perception created by the summons.
“The message being sent to the public is that I’ve done something wrong, and I’ve come here to be disciplined. But when I show up, there’s no hearing. It’s disheartening, this should have been handled with much more seriousness,” she said.
Her appearance has once again stirred political conversation around transparency, internal communication, and factionalism within the main opposition party.
The NPP had previously initiated disciplinary proceedings against Adwoa Safo over alleged misconduct and her prolonged absence from Parliament in the run-up to the 2024 general elections.
At the time, the former Gender Minister faced heavy criticism from both party insiders and constituents for what many viewed as neglect of her parliamentary duties.
That controversy ultimately contributed to her defeat in the party primary in the last polls, ending her tenure in Parliament.
Despite the indefinite suspension of the party’s internal disciplinary hearing, Adwoa Safo said she was never officially notified.
Speaking to Citi News at the party headquarters, she expressed disappointment with the lack of formal communication.
“I haven’t been personally served… I think that I should have been served personally, and I haven’t had such notice—that is why I am here today,” she explained.
Sources close to the NPP suggest that the hearing had been postponed to avoid internal tensions, though no official statement has clarified the reason behind the decision or why the subject of the proceedings was not informed in advance.
Adwoa Safo also disclosed that she had spent significant time with her legal team preparing for the session, underscoring her readiness to respond to the allegations.
The absence of formal notice, she suggested, reflected procedural inconsistencies within the party’s disciplinary structure.
As word of her appearance spread, dozens of her loyal supporters gathered outside the party office in a symbolic show of support.
Many chanted her name, held placards, and expressed dissatisfaction with how the party has treated one of its most prominent female figures.
The confusion around the hearing comes at a sensitive time for the NPP, which is still recovering from internal fractures following a tightly contested 2024 election.
Critics argue that such procedural lapses only expose deeper communication breakdowns within the party and could damage public confidence in its ability to resolve internal disputes fairly and transparently.
Political analysts also point out that this is not the first time Adwoa Safo has been at the center of controversy.
Her extended absence from Parliament in 2022—reportedly due to personal and family reasons—became a national issue, eventually prompting discussions around absenteeism and parliamentary accountability.
At the height of that crisis, her relationship with the party leadership had reportedly become strained, with calls from some quarters demanding her removal.
Now, with her latest reemergence in the political spotlight, it remains to be seen whether the NPP will address the apparent internal miscommunication or allow the issue to further erode trust within its ranks.
In the meantime, Adwoa Safo’s supporters continue to urge the party to treat her with respect and dignity, insisting that any concerns should be handled with transparency and fairness. Whether her presence at the NPP headquarters signals a comeback or a final standoff remains unclear—but what is certain is that her political narrative remains far from over.
