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  1. July 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    afo Akofena Outspoken Ghanaian media personality, Afia Schwarzenegger, has questioned state security agencies over why Israel Kwadwo Safo, also known as Akofena, is walking free despite his alleged involvement in the shooting incident involving his sister and former Dome-Kwabenya

    Kwadwo Safo Must Be Re-Arrested & Charged Again – Afia Schwarzenegger
  3. Joy Online

    Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has dismissed claims that the ongoing disagreement surrounding the Kristo Asafo Mission is rooted in a struggle for leadership or a contest over her late father’s estate, maintaining that her involvement is solely t

    Kristo Asafo dispute centres on my father’s final directives, not inheritance — Adwoa Safo
  4. Joy Online

    Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has declared that her late father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo, left behind a valid will governing the administration of his estate, dismissing suggestions that the ongoing dispute surrounding the Kristo Asafo Mission

    Kristo Asafo saga: ‘My dad didn’t die intestate; he left a valid will’ – Adwoa Safo
  5. The Chronicle

    The Minority Women’s Caucus in Parliament has condemned the violent attack on former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Hon.

    Minority Women MPs call for justice for Adwoa Safo
  6. Joy Online

    The Minority Women’s Caucus in Parliament has strongly condemned the reported violent attack on former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, during a family-related event in Kwabenya.

    Minority Women’s Caucus condemns attack on Adwoa Safo, demands full police probe
  7. June 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has petitioned the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice to review and transfer a criminal case involving an alleged shooting incident from the Adenta Circuit Court to the High Court.

    Adwoa Safo petitions Attorney-General to move shooting case to High Court over jurisdiction concerns
  9. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Faustina Elikplim Akurugu, has distributed thousands of bags of fertilisers to farmers across the constituency as part of efforts to improve agricultural productivity and strengthen food security.

    Dome-Kwabenya MP distributes fertilisers to farmers to enhance food production
  10. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Elikplim Akurugu, has warned local farmers against the unauthorised sale of state-subsidised agricultural inputs distributed under a constituency support programme.

    Dome-Kwabenya MP warns against sale of distributed fertilisers as farmers receive support
  11. Joy Online

    The Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana (KAMOG) has reaffirmed that Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena has been duly installed as the new leader of the church and was not present at his residence when an alleged shooting incident involving his sister, former Dome-Kwabenya MP Adwoa Safo, reported

    Akofena is our new leader. He was not present at alleged shooting incident – KAMOG
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Elikplim Akurugu, has distributed fertilisers to farmers in the constituency as part of efforts to improve agricultural production and strengthen food security.

    Dome Kwabenya MP hands over fertilisers to farmers in her constituency to boost food production
Society

Kantanka's Children Should Resolve Feud, Protect Legacy

The News

Media personality Abena Moet has called on the children of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka to settle their dispute over running his estate and prioritize protecting his legacy. She suggested the conflict between former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo and her brother Kwadwo Safo Akofena may be rooted in power rather than property, as most of Kantanka's assets passed to outsiders.

3 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 3 August

  1. Kantanka's Children Should Resolve Feud, Protect Legacy

    Media personality Abena Moet has called on the children of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka to settle their dispute over running his estate and prioritize protecting his legacy. She suggested the conflict between former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo and her brother Kwadwo Safo Akofena may be rooted in power rather than property, as most of Kantanka's assets passed to outsiders.

    3 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 30 July

  1. Dome-Kwabenya MP warns against illegal road encroachment

    The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Faustina Elikplim Akurugu, has warned against encroachments on public roads and illegal developments in the constituency during an inspection tour of road rehabilitation projects, citing a private residence at Taifa that had encroached heavily on a public road as a major concern.

    30 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Funeral preparations continue despite court injunction order

    Preparations for the funeral of Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka are ongoing at Gomoa Mpata in the Central Region despite a 10-day interim injunction issued by the Accra High Court on July 29, 2026, which temporarily restrains Sarah Adwoa Safo from proceeding with the funeral arrangements.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Court halts Adwoa Safo's funeral arrangements for Kwadwo Safo Kantanka

    An Accra High Court has granted a 10-day interim injunction restraining former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo from proceeding with funeral and burial arrangements for the late Apostle Professor Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, following an application by the Kristo Asafo Mission. The order temporarily halts the funeral scheduled for July 30 and 31, 2026, amid a family dispute over who has authority to oversee arrangements and implement the deceased's final wishes.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Security agencies urged to prevent unrest over Kantanka funeral dispute

    The Executive Director of the Jatikay Centre has called on Ghana Police Service and other state security institutions to assess security implications of the dispute over the funeral arrangements of late Apostle Professor Kwadwo Safo, citing recent developments including a reported shooting incident, ongoing legal processes, and conflicting family positions as potential public safety concerns.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Dome-Kwabenya MP condemns road encroachment and illegal development

    The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Faustina Elikplim Akurugu, has expressed concern over increasing encroachment on public roads and critical infrastructure in parts of the constituency during an inspection tour, describing it as a threat to ongoing development projects. The MP stressed that public roads must be preserved for the benefit of all residents and criticised poor coordination between utility providers, citing misplaced electricity poles.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Apostle Safo's daughter dismisses brother's funeral cancellation claim

    Sarah Adwoa Safo, daughter of late Apostle Emeritus Professor Kwadwo Safo, has rejected claims by her brother Israel Kwadwo Safo (Akofena) that their father's funeral has been cancelled, saying he has no legal or traditional authority to do so and has not been involved in organising the final rites.

    29 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Adwoa Safo says brother's Kufuor meeting aimed at church leadership

    Former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo rejected her brother's claim that his meeting with ex-President Kufuor was about family reconciliation, saying it was instead to seek her support for his bid to lead the Kristo Asafo Mission. She said she had offered him assistance believing they were reconciling, but later discovered his engagement with Kufuor was about church leadership, not restoring family ties.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. MP commissions renovated kindergarten block at Taifa school

    The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Faustina Elikplim Akurugu, commissioned a newly renovated kindergarten block at Taifa Community School, a project fully sponsored by Imperial Homes through its Imperial Charity Foundation. The MP highlighted the renovation as part of her development agenda to improve educational infrastructure and quality of education in the constituency.

    23 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 22 July

  1. MP commissions renovated kindergarten block at Taifa school

    The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Faustina Elikplim Akurugu, commissioned a renovated kindergarten block at Taifa Community School, sponsored by Imperial Homes through its Imperial Charity Foundation to provide pupils with a safe learning environment.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Afia Schwarzenegger calls for re-arrest in Adwoa Safo shooting case

    Media personality Afia Schwarzenegger has questioned why Israel Kwadwo Safo (Akofena) remains free following his alleged involvement in a shooting incident involving his sister, former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo, and has called for his re-arrest and stricter criminal charges.

    8 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Saturday 4 July

  1. Adwoa Safo says Kristo Asafo dispute concerns father's directives

    Former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo has dismissed claims that the disagreement surrounding the Kristo Asafo Mission relates to a struggle for leadership or her late father's estate, stating that her involvement is solely to ensure Apostle Kwadwo Safo's final wishes are respected. She denied any personal aspiration to lead the church or claim family property, saying the matter concerns amendments made to the church's constitution.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Adwoa Safo says father left valid will for Kristo Asafo estate

    Former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo has stated that her late father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo, left a valid will governing his estate and the Kristo Asafo Mission, contradicting suggestions that the ongoing dispute stems from disagreements over inheritance. She emphasized that the central issue is implementing the founder's final directives, not access to wealth or church property control.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Minority Women MPs demand justice after Adwoa Safo assault

    The Minority Women's Caucus in Parliament has condemned a violent attack on former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo and is calling for a thorough police investigation. The attack, which allegedly involved firearms and intimidation during a family event in Kwabenya over the weekend, has prompted the Caucus to express solidarity with Safo and demand that those responsible face the full rigours of the law.

    1 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Minority Women's Caucus condemns attack on ex-MP Adwoa Safo

    Parliament's Minority Women's Caucus has condemned a violent attack on former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo during a family event in Kwabenya, calling for a full police investigation and accountability for those responsible.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 28 June

  1. Adwoa Safo seeks to move shooting case from Circuit to High Court

    Former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo has petitioned the Attorney-General to transfer a criminal case involving an alleged shooting incident from Adenta Circuit Court to the High Court, arguing the court lacks jurisdiction because the principal offence is a first-degree felony triable only on indictment before the High Court. The accused face charges including use of offensive weapons, possession of firearms and explosives, participation in vigilante activities, discharge of firearms in a public place, and causing unlawful damage.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. Dome-Kwabenya MP distributes fertilisers to boost farm productivity

    The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya distributed 2,000 bags of 25kg NPK fertiliser, 300 bags of 50kg urea, and 200 cartons of liquid organic fertiliser to farmers across the constituency to improve agricultural productivity and food security. The MP cautioned beneficiaries against selling the inputs, stating they were provided solely to support farming activities and increase yields.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Dome-Kwabenya MP warns farmers against reselling distributed fertiliser

    The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya has warned local farmers against unauthorised sale of state-subsidised agricultural inputs distributed under a constituency support programme, with monitoring mechanisms to be implemented to ensure the fertilisers are used for crop production rather than diverted for commercial sale.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. KAMOG affirms new leader's installation, denies shooting involvement

    The Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana has reaffirmed that Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena was formally installed as the new church leader on June 21 and was not present when an alleged shooting incident involving his sister, former MP Adwoa Safo, occurred; the church stated he left his residence before the incident and has been granted bail by the Adenta Circuit Court.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Dome-Kwabenya MP distributes fertiliser to boost constituency farm yields

    The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya distributed 2,000 bags of NPK fertiliser, 300 bags of urea, and 200 cartons of liquid organic fertiliser to farmers across the constituency on 25 June 2026 as part of a government programme to increase agricultural yields and food security. The MP cautioned beneficiaries to use the inputs strictly for farming and noted that monitoring systems will be put in place to ensure proper use.

    25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Kwadwo Safo Jnr warns family against feud damaging late father's legacy

    Kwadwo Safo Junior, son of the late Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, expressed sorrow over a recent shooting incident at the family's Kwabenya residence and appealed for unity within the Kristo Asafo family, warning that the public feud and violence could have lasting consequences for their late father's legacy and institutions. The incident involved his sister Sarah Adwoa Safo sustaining injuries after armed security personnel allegedly opened fire during a confrontation over access to the premises.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Kwabenya shooting tied to church succession dispute, arrests follow

    A shooting incident in Kwabenya involving former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo has escalated a church succession dispute at the Kristo Asafo Mission into a criminal matter, resulting in multiple arrests, suspension of a security company license, and revocation of all firearm licenses in the country.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Family raises safety concerns after Adwoa Safo's brother gets bail

    The family of former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo has expressed concern over the decision to grant bail to her younger brother, Israel Kwadwo Safo Akofena, and eight others facing charges in connection with a shooting incident at Kwabenya on June 21. The Adenta Circuit Court granted each of the nine accused bail in the sum of GH¢500,000 with two sureties, but the family fears for its safety while Akofena is out on bail and has appealed to the Inspector-General of Police to intervene.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Adwoa Safo transferred to Bank Hospital for bullet pellet removal

    Former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo has been referred from 37 Military Hospital to Bank Hospital in Accra for specialist treatment to remove bullet pellets and shattered glass fragments lodged in her head following a June 21 shooting incident at a residence linked to a family dispute within the Kristo Asafo Mission.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Adwoa Safo denies carrying gun in shooting incident

    Former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo has denied claims she was armed or discharged a firearm during a shooting incident at her brother's residence, stating she does not own a gun and never used one. She also dismissed reports that she rammed her vehicle into the gate before the shooting, challenging the public to verify her vehicle's condition.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Interior Minister suspends all firearm licences nationwide immediately

    Ghana's Interior Minister Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has ordered the immediate suspension of all registered firearm licences across the country to strengthen oversight, enhance accountability, and improve national security through a comprehensive review of the firearms licensing system. The suspension was prompted by identified concerns including compliance breaches and misuse of legally registered weapons.

    23 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  5. Police arrest Adwoa Safo's brother Akofena over shooting incident

    Israel Kwadwo Safo (Akofena) has been arrested in connection with a June 21 shooting at his Kwabenya residence that injured former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo. Police recovered ammunition and firearms during a search, and two additional suspects have also been arrested as investigations continue.

    23 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  6. Former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo shot, stable after succession dispute

    Former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo is recovering in stable condition after a shooting incident on Sunday at Kwabenya, which occurred while she attempted to serve court documents on her brother in connection with a leadership dispute within the Kristo Asafo Mission following its founder's death.

    23 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  7. Safo Akofena arrested over shooting of MP Adwoa Safo

    Nana Israel Kwadwo Safo Akofena, at the centre of a succession dispute within the Kristo Asafo Mission, has been arrested and placed in police custody following a shooting that wounded former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo. Police recovered two loaded Glock pistols from his vehicle and additional ammunition from his residence during the investigation.

    23 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  8. Family alleges assassination plot against former Dome-Kwabenya MP

    The family spokesperson of late Apostle Kwadwo Safo claims former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo was the target of a planned assassination attempt, linking it to a succession dispute over leadership of the Kristo Asafo Mission and its businesses between Adwoa Safo and her brother Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

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