Former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo has dismissed claims that the ongoing dispute surrounding the Kristo Asafo Church is driven by personal ambition or inheritance, insisting that her actions are solely aimed at fulfilling the final wishes of her late father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo.
In a statement issued on Friday, July 3, the former legislator sought to clarify what she described as widespread misinformation following an alleged assassination attempt on her life on June 21.
According to her, public speculation suggesting that the dispute centres on the leadership of the Kristo Asafo Church or control of church assets is inaccurate.
“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,” she stated.
Adwoa Safo explained that her involvement in the matter stems from her responsibility to ensure that directives issued by her late father before his death are respected and implemented.
She disclosed that Apostle Kwadwo Safo amended the church’s constitution in 2024, removing Israel Kwadwo Safo as leader of the church and subsequently appointing her as the leader of the Kantanka Family in February 2025.
According to her, the late founder personally instructed her on his deathbed to ensure that those provisions were upheld.
“On his death bed, 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.
The former lawmaker further rejected suggestions that she was seeking financial benefit from her father’s estate.
“I say with modesty, that I am deeply blessed to be self-made and 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 stated.
She also revealed that Apostle Kwadwo Safo did not die intestate, contrary to some public claims.
According to Adwoa Safo, her father left behind a valid will that clearly outlines the administration of his estate, including his properties and inheritance, adding that those matters would be addressed through the formal reading and execution of the will.
The former MP’s statement comes less than two weeks after she said she survived what she described as a brazen assassination attempt, during which gunshots were allegedly fired at her.
While recounting the incident, she expressed concern over what she described as a lack of urgency in investigating the alleged attack, arguing that the incident raises broader concerns about public safety and the administration of justice.
She maintained that while she respects the principles of due process and the presumption of innocence, victims must also have confidence that justice will be pursued impartially and without delay.
Adwoa Safo also expressed appreciation to her family, friends, medical personnel and the Ghanaian public for their support and prayers following the incident.
She concluded by calling for justice for her late father, herself, the Kristo Asafo Church, her family, the people of Dome-Kwabenya whom she served for 12 years, women who face intimidation, and all Ghanaians.
“Justice must not only exist in principle. It must be seen, felt, and experienced by all. Justice must manifestly be seen to be done right to, and by all,” she said.
