Israel Kwadwo Safo

Also known as: Israel Kwadwo Akofena Safo

Brother of former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo, arrested in connection with June 2026 shooting incident and involved in Kristo Asafo Mission succession dispute.

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June 2026
23 JunDaily Guide
Israel Kwadwo Safo (Left) and his accomplice. INSET: The weapons The Ghana Police Service has arrested Israel Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Akofena, in connection with the shooting incident that left former Dome-Kwabenya MP Hon. …
Police Arrest Adwoa Safo’s Brother Akofena Over Shooting
23 JunJoy Online
… The announcement follows reports of a shooting incident involving Ms Adwoa Safo at a property linked to Israel Safo in the Greater Accra Region. …
Interior ministry overhauls firearm licensing system, introduces mental health and drug tests for applicants
23 JunJoy Online
… The announcement follows reports of a shooting incident involving Ms Adwoa Safo at a property linked to Israel Safo in the Greater Accra Region. …
Interior Minister suspends all active gun licenses in Ghana, orders fresh screening
Former MP shot while serving court injunction in church succession dispute
1. 22 JunJoy Online
  The Ghana Police Service has arrested Israel Kwadwo Safo, also known as Akofena, in connection with a shooting incident involving his sister, the former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo. …
  Police arrest Israel Kwadwo Akofena Safo and 2 others over Adwoa Safo shooting incident
2. 22 JunJoy Online
  Former MP for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, was shot at while attempting to serve a court injunction on her younger brother, Israel Kwadwo Safo, according to the Kwadwo Safo family. …
  Adwoa Safo was serving court injunction when shooting occurred – Family
22 JunJoy Online
… The visit comes after reports emerged that Madam Adwoa Safo was receiving medical treatment after gunshots were allegedly fired at the residence of her younger brother, Israel Kwadwo Safo, on Sunday, June 21, 2026. …
Dome-Kwabenya MP condemns alleged shooting of Adwoa Safo, urges swift police action
21 JunJoy Online
… According to reports, the incident occurred during activities connected to efforts to install Israel Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena, as the successor to his late father, Apostle Emeritus Kwadwo Safo. …
Police reinforce security at Kwabenya following gunfire incident involving Adwoa Safo
21 JunJoy Online
… His comments follow reports that Sarah Adwoa Safo is reportedly receiving medical treatment after gunmen allegedly opened fire on her vehicle near the residence of her brother, Israel Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena.
Adwoa Safo fired first shot, security responded with warning shots – Kristo Asafo lawyer claims
21 JunJoy Online
Former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, is reportedly receiving medical treatment after gunmen allegedly opened fire on her vehicle near the residence of her brother, Israel Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena. …
Sarah Adwoa Safo reportedly injured in alleged shooting incident
21 JunJoy Online
… The suit filed on Friday, June 19, at the General Jurisdiction Division of the High Court in Accra, challenges the eligibility of Israel Kwadwo Safo (Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena) to assume the office of leader of the church following the death of the renowned inventor and industrial …
Two Kristo Asafo members drag church to court over succession dispute

Society

Thousands mourn Apostle Kwadwo Safo at Gomoa funeral despite dispute

The News

Thousands of mourners from across Ghana converged in Gomoa, Central Region, to pay respects to the late Apostle Kwadwo Sarfo, founder of Kristo Asafo Mission and inventor, as a legal dispute within his family over funeral arrangements was set aside. The ceremony featured church members singing hymns, traditional dirges, and the unveiling of a specially constructed mausoleum for his remains.

31 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 31 July

Thousands mourn Apostle Kwadwo Safo at Gomoa funeral despite dispute
Thousands of mourners from across Ghana converged in Gomoa, Central Region, to pay respects to the late Apostle Kwadwo Sarfo, founder of Kristo Asafo Mission and inventor, as a legal dispute within his family over funeral arrangements was set aside. The ceremony featured church members singing hymns, traditional dirges, and the unveiling of a specially constructed mausoleum for his remains.
31 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 29 July

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 →

Wednesday 8 July

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

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 →
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 →

Friday 26 June

Safo family demands attempted murder charge in shooting case
The family of late Apostle Emeritus Prof. Ing. Kwadwo Safo has called on Ghana Police to re-arrest and prosecute Israel Kwadwo Safo (Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena) for attempted murder in the shooting of former Gender Minister Sarah Adwoa Safo, arguing that investigators have downplayed the case by omitting the attempted murder charge from those presented to court.
26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 24 June

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

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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Interior Ministry tightens firearm licensing with mental health, drug tests
Ghana's Interior Ministry has overhauled its firearm licensing system to require mandatory mental health assessments, drug screening, and structured training before applicants can obtain or renew gun licenses. Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak announced the reforms as a effort to close gaps in the current system and improve public safety.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister suspends all firearm licenses in Ghana immediately
The Interior Minister announced the immediate suspension of all registered firearm licenses in Ghana, effective June 23 noon, citing gaps in the licensing regime and compliance breaches. The directive is part of broader reforms aimed at improving oversight and national security, following a shooting incident involving a succession dispute.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

Police arrest three over shooting incident involving former MP
Ghana Police Service has arrested Israel Kwadwo Safo (also known as Akofena), along with Nana Kwaku Afriyie and Kwadwo Safo Koomson, in connection with a shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo. A search of Safo's vehicle and residence recovered firearms, ammunition, and loaded magazines; all three suspects are in custody and expected to appear in court on June 23, 2026.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP shot while serving court injunction in church succession dispute
Sarah Adwoa Safo, former MP for Dome-Kwabenya, was shot at while attempting to serve a court injunction on her younger brother Israel Kwadwo Safo to halt an installation ceremony at the Kristo Asafo Mission, where the brothers are in dispute over succession following their father Apostle Kwadwo Safo's death in September 2025. She is reported to be in stable condition.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dome-Kwabenya MP condemns alleged shooting of former lawmaker
The current MP for Dome-Kwabenya visited former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo at 37 Military Hospital following an alleged shooting incident at her brother's residence on June 21, 2026. The MP called for a thorough police investigation and condemned the act of violence.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 21 June

Police reinforce Kwabenya security after gunfire incident
Ghana Police Service has significantly reinforced security at the Akofena Palace in Kwabenya following a reported gunfire incident on Sunday that injured former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo during activities connected to the installation of a successor to the late founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kristo Asafo lawyer claims Adwoa Safo fired first shot at church event
The lawyer for Kristo Asafo Church alleges that former Dome Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo fired the first shot during a disrupted church event introducing a newly appointed leader, after attempting to force her vehicle through the gates; security personnel responded with warning shots. The lawyer stated he could not confirm whether Adwoa Safo was wounded.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Dome-Kwabenya MP injured in alleged shooting incident
Sarah Adwoa Safo, former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, is receiving medical treatment after gunmen allegedly opened fire on her vehicle near her brother's residence on Sunday during a gathering connected to succession efforts within the Kristo Asafo Mission. She was struck by a bullet near her neck but is reported to be in stable condition.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Church leadership dispute over founder's successor goes to court
Two senior members of the Kristo Asafo Mission have filed a High Court suit in Accra challenging the eligibility of Israel Kwadwo Safo to succeed the late founder Apostle Kwadwo Safo, arguing the proposed succession violates the church's constitution.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →