Adwoa Safo
- Real name: Sarah Adwoa Safo
- Birthday: December 28, 1981
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Star sign: Capricorn
- Occupation: Lawyer, politician
- Net Worth: $5 million
Adwoa Safo (Sarah Adwoa Safo) is a prominent Ghanaian politician and lawyer known for her dedication to public service and advocacy for women's rights. She has significantly contributed to Ghana's legal and political landscape, serving as a Member of Parliament and holding various ministerial positions.
Adwoa Safo has been in politics since 2009 and first entered parliament in 2012 on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The politician has held different political positions, including being a Member of Parliament and a Minister of State in charge of Government Procurement.
Early Life and Education
Adwoa Safo was born on December 28, 1981 in Kumasi, Ghana. She was raised in Accra, Ghana, in a politically active family. Her father, Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo, is a renowned inventor and the founder of the Kristo Asafo Church, while her mother is Ewurama Serwaa. She has a brother named Kwadwo Safo Jnr.
She did her GCE A' Level in 1998 and proceeded to the University of Ghana, Legon, to pursue a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. The Ghanaian lawyer graduated in 2002 and, after two years, did her Master of Laws (LLM) degree from George Washington University in the United States. She also obtained a Master of Law (LLM) in Public Procurement Law and Policy in 2020.
Career
Adwoa Safo has championed various causes, including women's empowerment, youth development, education, and healthcare. The lawyer worked briefly with the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, Washington DC, USA and returned to Ghana in 2005.
While in Ghana, she joined several law firms, including Kulendu@Law and Akyea & Co, as a private legal practitioner. Below is Adwoa Safo’s career timeline:
- 2009: Elected as a Member of Parliament for the Dome-Kwabenya constituency in Ghana.
- 2009-2012: Served as a Member of Parliament, actively participating in legislative work and representing the interests of her constituents.
- 2012-2016: Elected as a Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya Constituency.
- 2017-2020: Re-elected as a Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya Constituency and served as Deputy Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, advocating for women's rights, child welfare, and social support programmes.
- 2018-2021: Worked as the Executive Secretary of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, focusing on promoting inclusivity and advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities.
- 2021-present: Continues to serve as a Member of Parliament for the Dome-Kwabenya constituency, contributing to legislative processes and representing the concerns of her constituents. She has also served as Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection.
Her exceptional work in Ghana has bagged her various recognitions. She was honoured by Glitz Africa as one of the Top 100 Women of the Year. The Member of Parliament also had a nomination for the Nobles Forum Award in 2012.
Family and Children
Adwoa Safo got married to Hanny Nana Yaw Mouhtiseb in 2019. She is a mother of three children, Kelvin Kantanka Ohene Safo-Agyapong, Daniella Safo-Agyapong and a newborn baby she welcomed in 2021.
Net Worth
Adwoa Safo's net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. She has amassed her wealth by working as a lawyer, public servant, and politician and is currently in the Ghanaian Parliament.
