Adwoa Safo Says She Has No Regrets Skipping E-Levy Vote
Former Dome Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has spoken out about her decision not to vote on the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) in 2022. According to her, she has no regrets about her choice.
In an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, the former Gender Minister explained that she abstained from voting because she believed the E-Levy would harm Ghanaians instead of helping them. She said her decision was based on consultations with her constituents, especially church members in Dome Kwabenya, who shared their concerns about how the levy would affect their lives.
Adwoa Safo admitted she faced a tough choice between supporting her party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), and standing with the people she represented. She said she chose to prioritize her constituents’ interests, calling her decision “principled.”
She also urged other lawmakers to vote based on their convictions rather than just following party orders. According to her, this approach would strengthen Ghana’s democracy and ensure that ordinary citizens’ voices are heard in Parliament.
Reflecting on the impact of the E-Levy, Adwoa Safo acknowledged that its passage may have hurt the NPP’s performance in recent elections. However, she stood by her decision, saying it was the right thing to do for her community.
During the heated debates over the E-Levy in 2021, there were rumors that someone had impersonated Adwoa Safo to vote in her absence. She denied these claims, explaining that she had just given birth and her physical appearance had changed, which may have caused confusion.
Credit to MyJoyOnline for their detailed reporting on this story. Adwoa Safo’s stance highlights the challenges lawmakers face in balancing party loyalty and the needs of their constituents.