The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken disciplinary action against former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo, referring her to the party’s National Disciplinary Committee over recent media remarks deemed to contravene party directives.

A statement issued on Thursday, March 20, 2025, and signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, indicated that Adwoa Safo’s comments, made on the Pulse Show of Joy News, defied explicit instructions issued to all party members to refrain from public discussions likely to cause disaffection.

According to the General Secretary, the directive explicitly states that all party members must cease discussing party issues that create unrest, negativism, and disaffection in the media and other related platforms, and her actions not only disregard this directive but also undermine the Party’s efforts to rebuild and move forward.

The statement added that the former legislator, who previously served as Deputy Majority Leader and Minister of State in the erstwhile NPP administration, was expected to uphold party discipline and unity.

It further noted that “Her failure to do so not only reflects poorly on her but also in contravention of Article 3(5) of the Party’s constitution, which, among others, enjoins us to promote and defend the good name of the Party”.

In light of this, the party has resolved to refer her case to the National Disciplinary Committee for further action.

The NPP has in recent weeks sought to consolidate party unity following its defeat in the 2024 general elections, cautioning members against public utterances that could deepen internal divisions.

The latest action signals the party’s firm stance on maintaining internal discipline ahead of its reorganization efforts.

It also adds to the growing frustrations of the party to curtail criticism directed at the Akufo-Addo administration and leadership of the party.

It remains to be seen what measures the Disciplinary Committee will recommend in response to Adwoa Safo’s conduct.

Here are excerpts from what Adwoa Safo is claimed to have said that has landed her in trouble with the NPP

Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for the Mpraeso Constituency, Davis Ansah Opoku, has questioned the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over the referral of Adwoa Safo to the party’s disciplinary committee.

Responding to the development in a Facebook post on Thursday, March 20, 2025, the Mpraeso MP stated that Adwoa Safo was criticized unfairly in the past when she was going through difficulties. Hence, letting the public know the real situation shouldn’t attract punishment.

He further stated that certain individuals within the party have spoken freely without any form of punishment; hence, Adwoa Safo shouldn’t be punished.

He called for reflection, not retribution and urged all to handle the situation with care.

Story by: Isaac Clottey