Story by: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH
The fate of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome Kwabenya Constituency, Madam Sarah Adwoa Safo hangs in the balance after failing to appear before Parliament’s Privileges Committee to justify her absence from Parliament without permission for more than 15 sitting days.
The Privileges Committee of Parliament has therefore decided to leave the determination of the fate of the Dome Kwabenya lawmaker to the entire plenary.
According to the MP for Akwatia, Mr. Henry Boakye-Yiadom, the committee, however, by 15-12 majority decision determined that the excuse from Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong; and Ayawaso Central MP, Henry Quartey; is tenable and thus, they should not lose their seats.
The report of the committee, however, will be presented to the plenary for consideration and approval or otherwise.
“With Kennedy Agyapong, there were 15 votes against 12, likewise Henry Quartey. In Awoa Safo’s case, the Chair of the committee said since she had never appeared before us, we did not vote. We have thus decided to hand her over to Parliament to determine her fate.”