Former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo, is taking a bold stand against the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) General Secretary. She believes he has no business telling her—or anyone else—to keep quiet, insisting that every Ghanaian has the right to speak up.
The Freedom of Speech Showdown
When the General Secretary warned NPP supporters not to discuss internal issues in the media, Adwoa Safo took serious offense. She insists that freedom of speech is a constitutional right for every Ghanaian:
“We all have the right to express ourselves, and that includes me.”
Irony at Its Finest
Adwoa Safo points out the irony in being told to keep quiet by someone who has spoken openly on radio interviews:
“He was on the radio himself, so if he wants to write me a letter, he should do so privately. This statement is too vague, and I don’t think I need to respond to it.”
In those radio appearances, the General Secretary publicly criticized former President Akufo-Addo for not listening to the party’s advice during cabinet meetings. Now, Adwoa Safo wonders why she is being singled out.
“No One Owns the Party”
Adwoa Safo reminds everyone that the NPP doesn’t belong to one person—or even a select few:
“Nobody brought me into the party, and the party does not belong to any individual. We are all here to build the party, so nobody can force me out or silence me.”
Growing Dissatisfaction
She also urges the General Secretary to check social media, where many party members are voicing their frustrations:
“He has an election coming up, and he shouldn’t allow himself to be manipulated or used for other people’s agendas. If your base is bitter and feels unheard, they will want someone to speak for them.”
Fighting Character Assassination
The former MP says she’s been the target of smear campaigns from within her own party:
“There has been a character assassination against me. I have been defamed by my own party. I owe it to myself to clarify things and set the record straight.”
She’s determined to set the record straight and won’t be intimidated by anyone trying to silence her.
The Bottom Line
In Adwoa Safo’s view, every Ghanaian has the right to speak up—no matter what party leaders say:
“No one should be silenced for voicing their opinion, especially when it’s a constitutional right.”
Her message is loud and clear: Adwoa Safo isn’t backing down, and she believes neither should anyone else who wants to speak their truth.
