[ 2015-03-26 ]

Affirmative Action Policy Could Cost Us 2016 – Adwoa Safo
New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for
Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo is warning of dire
consequences if the party goes ahead with the
controversial affirmative action policy ahead of
its parliamentary primaries.

According to her, though the policy is laudable,
agitations arising from it could affect the
electoral fortunes of the party in 2016.

The policy to disallow males from contesting
sitting female MPs in 16 constituencies has been
kicked against by many in the party.

Some aggrieved members on Tuesday March 24, 2015
stormed the party office to protest the new
directive by the party’s National Executive
Committee (NEC).

They argue that the proposed policy is
unconstitutional and warned NPP of risk losing the
much anticipated 2016 general elections.

In support, Adwoa Safo on Oman FM called on the
party's leadership to take a second look at the
decision.

The MP who also stands to benefit from the policy
if implemented noted that the affirmative action
policy will be of no use if the NPP loses the 2016
elections.

She underscored the need for the leadership to
listen to the concerns of the grassroots members
and act accordingly.

“What will the party gain if many go independent
or aggrieved grassroot members decide not to
campaign for the party in 2016” she quizzed.

On the way forward, Adwoa Safo suggested party
leadership embark on a broad consultation to reach
a consensus before it is implemented.

Source - Peacefmonline

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