Sarah Adwoa Safo, a former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, has rejected claims that her late father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s estate lacked legal direction.
According to Adwoa Safo, her late father has a valid will governing the administration of his estate.
In a statement issued on Friday, July 3, 2026, Adwoa Safo explained, “It is also important to state clearly that my dad did not die intestate. He left a valid Will, which I believe sets out definitive provisions for the administration of his estate, including his properties and inheritance, all of which will be properly addressed and given effect upon the formal reading and execution of same”.
Adwoa Safo further refuted claims that the dispute surrounding the Kristo Asafo Mission is about church leadership ambitions or inheritance.
According to Adwoa Safo, she only sought to uphold the dying wish of her father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo.
Adwoa Safo highlighted that public speculation had misrepresented the issues at the centre of the dispute.
The former minister and MP stressed that she had never sought personal wealth or financial benefit from her late father’s estate, describing herself as “self-made”.
She disclosed that the dispute stems from the implementation of amendments to the church’s constitution directed by Apostle Kwadwo Safo in 2024.
She added, “The matter at hand is neither about any aspiration on my part to lead the Kristo Asafo Church, nor does it concern a dispute over church property or, for that matter, inheritance,”.
“I have never sought to draw wealth or personal gain from my late father’s estate or properties, but have for many years, even before the passing of our dear dad, chosen to walk a path defined by integrity, contentment, independence and self-determined effort,” she said.
“On his deathbed, my dad instructed me to ensure that this provision was expressly upheld, and I consider it my duty and responsibility to honour that directive as his first child,” she said.
Meanwhile, Dr Emmanuel Boakye, the Spokesperson for the Kantanka family and the Kristo Asafo Mission, has given a blow-by-blow account of events that led to the shooting incident involving former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo.
The Kantanka family Spokesperson disclosed that the dispute arose due to disagreements over leadership succession within the Mission.
He disclosed that family members challenged the process and resorted to legal action, adding that the situation escalated when attempts were made to serve court summons on Israel Kwadwo Safo Akofena.
Addressing the press on June 25, 2026, he explained, “The Kristo Asafo Church has a constitution, and some siblings raised concerns about the installation of a new leader, so they took the matter to court to stop the installation ceremony.
“Adwoa and her siblings were looking for Akofena to serve him the summons, but he could not be located,” he narrated.
“She is a lawyer, and she knows the implications of a summons. She was going to block the installation and went to inform her brother about the implications of the ceremony,” Dr Boakye said.
“She did not enter the premises. It was at the entrance that she saw the security personnel, and it could be heard that some persons were saying, ‘Shoot her, shoot her,” he claimed.
“About 20 bullets were fired at her fender; in all, about 48 bullets were fired at her… they were aiming to kill her. She was covered in blood and rushed to the hospital,” he narrated.
He further disclosed that Adwoa Safo was first rushed for emergency treatment before being transferred to the 37 Military Hospital.
According to the Kantanka family spokesperson, she underwent scans, including an MRI, with her condition described as serious, including facial swelling and insomnia.
He revealed that medical professionals have advised continued treatment abroad, adding that discussions are ongoing regarding the possibility of sending her for specialised care.
@ghnow_ A family spokesperson has stated that the condition of Sarah Adwoa Safo is currently “50/50,” adding that she has begun to show signs of swelling following the incident. #GHNow #fyp ♬ Sad Music – Max-Music
