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.
Incumbent Sarah Adjoa Safo faced a competitive race in the Dome-Kwabenya constituency, securing 398 votes. However, it was Mike Oquaye Jr. who emerged victorious with an impressive 1194 votes.
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,
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.
The political landscape in Dome-Kwabenya is expected to evolve further in the coming weeks as the nation approaches the general elections.
