Dome-Kwabena constituents have reacted to the apology rendered by their Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo.

In a video posted on Facebook on September 14, the MP apologised to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the controversies she caused during her extended absence from parliamentary duties.

She acknowledged her actions were unjustified and expressed regret, citing personal challenges.

She apologised to President Akufo-Addo, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, the Chief of Staff, parliamentary leadership, the party hierarchy and her constituents.

“It was not my intention to disrespect you. There was a lot going on in my life and family. I’m using this medium to plead for your forgiveness in the name of God,” she said.

In an interaction with JoyNews’ Samuel Mbura, a constituent of the Dome-Kwabenya constituency, Theophilus Ansah Larbi, said although the apology is accepted, she will not be considered for the parliamentary election in 2024.

While admitting that no one can stop the MP from contesting, he believes the delegates have the final say.

According to him, the party has enough men and women to represent the constituency, adding that they are tired of hearing the constituency’s name being mentioned in the news for the wrong reasons.

“Okay, we accept your apology but we think enough is enough. When you go to the marketplaces and 'trotro' [bus] stations, people say that if we don’t know and we bring Adwoa Safo back,they will vote against her,” he said.

However, the constituents appear divided on the matter. While some were willing to accept her apology and give her another chance, others were of the view that they ought to give her a taste of her medicine.

“Adwoa Safo’s administration is very poor, you see her around when it’s time for election with ‘macho’ men that is what all of them are up to,”' one constituent said.

Another said “They are there for their own interest. What are they doing to help the constituency so that I get the benefit of the vote cast?”

“The MPs are many, we want them to be downsized"one said.

“Human beings offend humans, so if she has done something and realizes her wrong, who are we to say no? We will forgive her… For apology, it is accepted but to give the person the chance to do that again, it will not happen.”