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Incumbent Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Adwoa Safo, has been defeated in the New Patriotic Party\u2019s parliamentary primary held on Saturday, January 27.<\/p>\n
She lost to the CEO of the Free Zones Authority, Mike Oquaye Jnr who polled over 1194 while Adwoa Safo polled 328. A third candidate, Sheela Oppong Sakyi placed third with a little of 100 votes.<\/p>\n
The Dome-Kwabenya constituency witnessed an intense competition, featuring a three-way contest among Adwoa Safo, Dr. Mike Oquaye, and Sheela Oppong Sakyi. The primary marked a critical moment for the NPP members in the constituency.<\/p>\n
As the votes were tallied, it became evident that the majority of party members had chosen to usher in a new representative. Dr. Mike Oquaye secured the victory, leaving Adwoa Safo and Sheela Oppong Sakyi behind.<\/p>\n
Dr. Oquaye, known for his contributions and service expressed gratitude for the support received from party members. In a brief statement, he acknowledged the challenges faced during the campaign and pledged to work diligently to address the concerns of the people in Dome-Kwabenya.<\/p>\n
The defeat for Adwoa Safo, who has been the MP for Dome-Kwabenya since 2013 marks a significant shift in the political landscape of the constituency.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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