Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has empathically stated that no person from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) can force her to keep mute about speaking publicly about the party and criticizing it.
She noted that freedom of speech is a constitutional right for all Ghanaians, adding that she will not allow her rights to be trampled upon.
She argued that everyone should be allowed to speak freely, as it is their constitutional right. Her comment was in response to a statement issued by the NPP General Secretary directing party supporters not to engage the media on internal party matters that are being addressed by the party.
“We all have the right to express ourselves, and that includes me,” she said. “The General Secretary began speaking publicly after we lost the election, going around explaining the situation. He even went as far as telling people not to blame him for the loss.”
She cited Justin Kodua’s comments on radio, where he publicly criticised former President Akufo-Addo, claiming that the president wasn’t listening to the party’s advice during cabinet meetings, she questioned his authority to make such statements.
“And now, when it’s my turn to speak, a statement is being issued. What locus does he have to do that?” she asked. “He was on the radio himself, so if he wants to write a letter to me, he should do so privately. This statement is too vague, and I don’t think it’s something I need to respond to.”
She said “Nobody brought me to the party, and the party is not for anyone, we are all in there to build the party, so nobody can force me out and can’t force me to keep my mouth shut”.
Adwoa Safo continued by pointing out the growing dissatisfaction within the party’s base.
“He [General Secretary] should go on social media and see how the party members are criticizing him. 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 would want someone to speak for them.”
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