Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has publicly defended her role in the ongoing leadership dispute within the Kristo As
Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has publicly defended her role in the ongoing leadership dispute within the Kristo Asafo Mission, insisting that her actions are driven not by a desire to inherit her late father’s wealth but by a determination to uphold what she describes as the final wishes of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo.
Her latest statement comes against the backdrop of an escalating family and church succession battle that has attracted nationwide attention following the death of the renowned inventor and founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission in September 2025.
The dispute has intensified in recent weeks after an alleged shooting incident involving Adwoa Safo and her younger brother, Israel Kwadwo Safo (Akofena), as well as competing claims over the leadership of the church and the management of the late founder’s legacy.
In a statement issued after her recent hospitalization, Adwoa Safo rejected suggestions that her involvement in the succession dispute is motivated by financial interests.
She maintained that she is financially independent and has never depended on her father’s estate for personal wealth.
“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,” she stated.
According to her, she deliberately chose long before her father’s death to live independently through personal hard work, integrity and contentment rather than relying on family assets.
Adwoa Safo explained that her principal concern has always been ensuring that the wishes of her late father are respected, particularly regarding the governance of the Kristo Asafo Mission and the family’s leadership structure.
She disclosed that in 2024, Apostle Kwadwo Safo amended the church’s constitution and revoked the authority previously granted to Israel Kwadwo Safo to lead the church.
According to her, the amended constitution subsequently removed him from the succession plan.
She further stated that following those constitutional changes, her father appointed her as the Head of the Kantanka Family in February 2025, entrusting her with the responsibility of protecting both the family and the church after his passing.
According to Adwoa Safo, her father reaffirmed those instructions during his final days and specifically directed her to ensure that the amended constitutional provisions governing the church were implemented.
She said she regards that directive as a solemn responsibility she owes to her late father as his first child.
The former legislator also sought to clarify public discussions surrounding the estate of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo, stressing that contrary to speculation, her father did not die intestate.
According to her, the renowned inventor left behind a valid will containing detailed instructions on the administration of his estate, including the distribution of his properties and inheritance.
She expressed confidence that all matters relating to the estate would be addressed through the proper legal process once the will is formally read and executed.
Adwoa Safo also used the opportunity to express appreciation to her family, siblings, medical team and the many Ghanaians who have shown support following the recent events.
She singled out her two children, Kelvin and Daniella, for their unwavering support during what she described as one of the most difficult periods of her life.
She further thanked doctors, friends, well-wishers and members of the public for their prayers, encouragement and goodwill messages, saying the support had given her strength throughout the ordeal.
Beyond the family dispute, Adwoa Safo framed the ongoing controversy as a broader struggle for justice.
She called for what she described as justice for Apostle Kwadwo Safo, justice for herself and her family, justice for the Kristo Asafo Mission, justice for the people of Dome-Kwabenya whom she represented in Parliament for 12 years, and justice for women who continue to face intimidation within what she described as a patriarchal society.
She also appealed for equal justice for all Ghanaians, arguing that many citizens increasingly feel that fairness under the law is not always guaranteed.
“Justice must not only exist in principle. It must be seen, felt and experienced by all,” she declared.
The succession dispute within the Kristo Asafo Mission has become one of the most closely watched family and religious leadership conflicts in recent years. Competing claims over the church’s leadership, the interpretation of its constitution and the administration of Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s legacy have resulted in legal proceedings and heightened tensions among sections of the family and church leadership.
Investigations into the recent shooting incident and related legal matters remain ongoing, while the outcome of court proceedings and the execution of the late founder’s will are expected to play a significant role in determining the future leadership and administration of the Kristo Asafo Mission.
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