The Dome-Kwabenya MP became the subject of media discussion after her long absence from parliament and official duties at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection.
The former Vice Chairman of the Majority asked for leave in 2021 to resolve personal issues but in a statement dated Wednesday, October 6, 2021, signed and published by the Director of Communications in the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, it was explained that Adwoa Safo’s leave should end on August 31, 2021, but it was extended without border.
Efforts by the Parliamentary Privileges Committee to ask legislators to give reasons for their continued absence from the DPR failed to yield positive results.
The committee failed to reach a consensus on its recommendation on whether absenteeism for more than 15 days is mandatory without permission to ensure that his seat is declared vacant.
President Akufo-Addo later relieved her of her responsibilities as Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Protection.
However, he has expressed his desire to remain in Parliament and represent his constituents.