I’m carrying out my father’s final directives, not seeking inheritance — Adwoa Safo

Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya Sarah Adwoa Safo has rejected suggestions that the dispute surrounding the Kristo Asafo Mission is about church leadership ambitions or inheritance, insisting that her only objective is to uphold the final directives of her late father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo.

In a statement issued on Friday, July 3, 2026, following what she described as an assassination attempt on her life on June 21, Ms Safo said public speculation had misrepresented the issues at the centre of the dispute.

“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 said.

Ms Safo said she had never sought personal wealth or financial benefit from her late father’s estate, describing herself as “self-made” and committed to a life of integrity and independence.

“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.

According to her, the dispute centres on the implementation of amendments to the church’s constitution directed by Apostle Kwadwo Safo in 2024.

She said the revised constitution removed Israel Kwadwo Safo as leader of the church and subsequently installed her as head of the Kantanka family in February 2025.

“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.

Ms Safo also dismissed claims that her father’s estate lacked legal direction, stating that he left a valid will governing the administration of his estate.

“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,” she said.

The former legislator said her overriding objective was to ensure justice for her late father, her family and the Kristo Asafo Church, while reaffirming her commitment to carrying out what she described as her father’s final wishes.