Adwoa Safo hauled before NPP disciplinary commitee

The former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has been hauled before the disciplinary committee of the party for flouting the party’s directive.

A statement signed and issued by the General Secretary of the NPP, Justine Kodua Frimpong dated March 20, 2025, said the decision to haul Ms Safo before the committee followed her comments in the media particularly on the Pulse show of Joy News which was in contravention of the directive issued to all party members cautioning them not to make statements that would bring the name of the party into disrepute.  

“As she is aware, 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.

Her actions are not only in disregard of this directive but also undermines the party's efforts to rebuild and move forward,” it said. 

“As a former Member of Parliament, former Deputy Majority Leader and former Minister of State under the erstwhile NPP government she was expected to set a good example and adhere to the principles of discipline, loyalty and unity that have always defined our great party.

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, amongst others enjoins us to promote and defend the good name of the party,” it added 

“In breach of the above provision of the party's constitution and the directives issued earlier, Sarah Adwoa Safo is here by referred to the National Disciplinary Committee of the party for further action,” the statement concluded

Directive

The NPP in a directive cautioned its members against making public statements that could create disaffection within the party following its defeat in the last general election.

The directive, which was signed by Mr Frimpong, acknowledged the disappointment and emotional distress felt by party members but urged them to remain calm to allow “cool heads to prevail.”

“The New Patriotic Party (NPP) acknowledges the disappointment and emotional distress caused by our defeat in the last election.

Many of us as party members have, on several platforms, expressed our anger, disappointment, and frustration.

However, we humbly ask that all party faithful remain calm so that cool heads may prevail at this time,” the statement said.

Citing provisions in the party’s constitution, the statement reminded members of their responsibility to protect the image of the party.

“As an officer of the party, mandated by the party’s constitution under Article 10(7)(5) to coordinate the activities and operations of the party; please note that all party members are hereby directed to immediately cease discussing party issues that create unrest, negativism, and disaffection in the media and other related platforms.”

It further referenced Article 3(5) of the NPP Constitution, which, among other things, requires members to “promote and defend the good name of the Party.”

To ensure compliance, the party leadership at the national, regional, and constituency levels has been tasked to refer any member who flouts the directive to the appropriate disciplinary committees.