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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 concernsJoy 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 productionJoy 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 supportJoy 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 – KAMOGThe 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 productionJoy Online
Kwadwo Safo Junior, a son of the late Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka and brother of former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo, has expressed sorrow over the recent shooting incident at the family’s Kwabenya residence, saying their late father would be “gutted an …
‘My late father would be gutted and disappointed’—Kwadwo Safo Jnr reacts to Kwabenya incidentJoy Online
… Here is everything that has happened since the shooting incident that has reportedly left bullet pellets lodged dangerously close to the brain of former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo. …
Inside the Kwabenya shooting: The family feud, arrests and gun licence crackdownJoy Online
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 who are facing charges in connection with a shooting incident at Kwabenya in Accra on Sunday, June 21. …
Family raises safety concerns after Adwoa Safo’s brother granted bailJoy Online
Former MP for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has been referred from the 37 Military Hospital to Bank Hospital in Accra for specialist treatment following the discovery of bullet pellets and shattered glass fragments lodged close to her brain after a shooting incident linked to …
Adwoa Safo referred to Bank Hospital for removal of bullet pellets lodged in her head after Sunday’s shootingJoy Online
Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has strongly denied claims circulating on social media and other platforms that she was armed or discharged a firearm during the shooting incident that occurred at the residence of her younger brother, Israel Kwadwo …
Adwoa Safo breaks silence on shooting incident; Denies carrying gunFormer Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo has announced she will contest the NPP parliamentary primaries in the constituency, reversing an earlier decision to seek opportunities elsewhere. She cited consultations with party leadership and her commitment to building on development achieved during her 12 years representing the constituency.
23 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo has announced she will contest the NPP parliamentary primaries in the constituency, reversing an earlier decision to seek opportunities elsewhere. She cited consultations with party leadership and her commitment to building on development achieved during her 12 years representing the constituency.
23 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo has announced her intention to contest the NPP's parliamentary primaries for the constituency again, saying her decision followed reflection and consultations with party leadership, though she had previously indicated she would pursue opportunities beyond the constituency.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo says her decision to seek the NPP parliamentary ticket again was influenced by her longstanding relationship with constituents and commitment to the constituency's development, reversing her earlier intention to pursue opportunities outside the constituency.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The chief of Berekuso has appealed to President Mahama and the Roads Minister to urgently address the deplorable condition of the Katesi-Berekuso-Dome-Kwabenya road, citing health hazards from dust and vehicle damage, while traditional leaders have expressed disappointment that local MPs did not receive their petition on the matter.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of the Brekusu-Kwabenya enclave in Greater Accra have protested the poor state of roads in the area, saying the situation is affecting their health, businesses, vehicles, and access to essential services. They are calling on the government and relevant authorities to urgently rehabilitate the road, with residents saying the conditions have persisted for many years.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →