Also known as: Mrs. Adwoa Safo · Ms Adwoa Safo · Ms. Safo · Head of the Safo Family · former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament · Honorable Sarah Adwoa Safo · former Dome Kwabenya MP · former Dome-Kwabenya MP · former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya · former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection · Madam Adwoa Safo · Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo · Honourable Sarah Adwoa Safo · Hon. Adwoa Safo · Madam Safo · the former MP · Ms Safo · Mrs Safo · former Gender Minister · former MP · Hon. Safo · former MP Adwoa Safo · Honourable Adwoa Safo · Mrs Adwoa Safo · Adwoa Safo Kantanka · Patricia Safo · Ms Patricia Safo · Cecilia Abena Dapaah · Dakoa Newman
Former Dome-Kwabenya MP contesting NPP parliamentary primaries again after earlier indicating pursuit of opportunities outside the constituency.
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Former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo has announced her intention to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries in the constituency, reversing her earlier decision to pursue opportunities beyond Dome-Kwabenya. …
Sarah Adwoa Safo announces return to Dome-Kwabenya NPP parliamentary raceJoy Online
Former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has announced her intention to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primaries to represent the constituency again. …
Adwoa Safo announces return to Dome-Kwabenya NPP parliamentary raceJoy Online
Former Dome-Kwabenya MP and former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Sarah Adwoa Safo, says her decision to seek the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary ticket again was influenced by her longstanding relationship with constituents and her commitment to the con …
Adwoa Safo says Dome-Kwabenya constituents influenced decision to seek NPP ticket againJoy Online
A former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dakoa Newman, has condemned the alleged sexual abuse of female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), calling for thorough investigations, immediate support for affected students and accountability for …
Dakoa Newman calls for accountability, support for Obuasi SHTS abuse victimsJoy Online
… Kwadwo Safo, Sarah Adwoa Safo (Esq.), has reaffirmed her commitment to reconciliation within the Kantanka family and pledged her full support for her brother, Israel Kwadwo Safo, as the family seeks to preserve the legacy of their late father. …
Adwoa Safo calls for unity, endorses brother as Kristo Asafo Church leaderJoy Online
Some members of the Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana, Bompata branch, have alleged targeted attacks for attending the funeral rites of the late founder and leader of the church, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka. …
Kristo Asafo Bompata branch members allege post-funeral attacksJoy Online
… The Vetting Committee is chaired by former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Cecilia Abena Dapaah. …
NPP begins vetting of 47 national officer aspirants MondayJoy Online
… The vetting of the 47 aspirants begins on Monday, August 31, and will run until Thursday, September 3, with the Vetting Committee chaired by former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Cecilia Abena Dapaah. …
NPP internal elections: 47 out of 50 aspirants file nominations; three bow outThe Ghanaian Times
… The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JCS Investments, Ms Patricia Safo, said greater public awareness and action was required to protect the environment. …
Declare state of emergency in galamsey areas …Eco-conscious Citizens demandJoy Online
… Kwadwo Safo, together with the management and members of the Kristo Asafo Mission, has expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for the support and goodwill extended to them during the funeral and final rites of the renowned industrialist and religious leader. …
Kantanka family thanks Ghanaians for support during Kwadwo Safo’s funeralFormer 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 →
Former Gender Minister Dakoa Newman has condemned alleged sexual abuse of female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, calling for thorough investigations, immediate support for affected students, and accountability for anyone found culpable, while acknowledging the headmaster's presumption of innocence.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Sarah Adwoa Safo, former MP for Dome Kwabenya, has publicly endorsed her brother Israel Kwadwo Safo as leader of the Kantanka Family and Kristo Asafo Church, pledging reconciliation and unity within the family following their father's death.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Members of the Kristo Asafo Mission, Bompata branch have alleged targeted attacks and intimidation against those who attended the funeral rites of late founder Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, including physical assault during services and dismissal of an elder. Church elders say the incidents have been reported to police and blame the announced current leader for failing to intervene.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party will vet 47 aspirants for its 2026 National Officers Elections from August 31 to September 3, following the closure of nominations. Three of the 50 who purchased forms did not complete filing: Bernard Antwi Boasiako withdrew from the National Chairperson race, Evans Kodom stepped out from the National Communications Director position, and Perpetual Ekua Lomokie Akwada missed the deadline for the National Women Organiser position.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party received completed nomination forms from 47 of 50 aspirants for its 2026 National Officers Elections before the August 29 filing deadline. Three candidates withdrew or failed to submit: Bernard Antwi Boasiako (National Chairperson), Evans Kodom (National Communications Director), and Perpetual Ekua Lomokie Akwada (National Women Organiser), leaving Dennis Miracles Aboagye as the sole candidate for Communications Director.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of Eco-conscious Citizens has called on the government to declare a state of emergency in illegal mining areas, citing threats to water bodies and public health. She warned that pollution of the Atewa Forest Reserve, which supplies drinking water to more than five million Ghanaians, poses serious environmental risks and urged the reserve's declaration as a national park for greater protection.
18 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The family of late Apostle Emeritus Professor Ing. Kwadwo Safo has expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for the support extended during his funeral and final rites. The appreciation was conveyed by his daughter, Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, at a thanksgiving service in Kumasi, where she commended individuals, institutions, traditional authorities, religious bodies and sympathisers for standing by the family.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of late Apostle Emeritus Professor Ing. Kwadwo Safo expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for their support during his funeral rites and final transition. The thanksgiving service in Kumasi was attended by prominent personalities, including former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who paid tribute to the late industrialist and religious leader.
10 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, NPP Flagbearer, joined members of the Kristo Asafo Church at a grand national thanksgiving service for the late Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, held at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi, alongside other prominent NPP figures.
8 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Thousands of Kristo Asafo members and residents gathered at Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi for a thanksgiving service honouring the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo. His daughter Adwoa Safo and family members presided over the final funeral rites, which church members praised as a befitting farewell.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece reflects on how death in Ghana often triggers family conflict and public discourse over inheritance, using the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo's case as an example of how succession disputes become matters of broad social discussion.
5 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 leadership of Kristo Asafo Mission has distanced itself from ongoing burial and funeral rites for its founder, Prof. Emeritus Apostle Kwadwo Safo, stating it does not support activities at the Apostle Safo Suaye Centre. The church alleges that security agencies have failed to enforce a court injunction obtained by the Aduana Kotoko Royal Family restraining the ceremonies.
31 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
The Kristo Asafo Mission has distanced itself from alleged burial and funeral activities at the Apostle Safo Suaye Centre in Gomoa Mpota, reaffirming support for its leader and stating the church has no involvement. The Aduana Kotoko Royal Family has obtained a court injunction restraining all burial and funeral activities related to the matter and notified security agencies.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I, head of the Safo family, says he has tried numerous reconciliation attempts with his sister Sarah Adwoa Safo, including enlisting chiefs and former presidents to broker peace, but all efforts have failed. The dispute follows their father's death and escalates as the siblings clash over the burial date of Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of the late Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo says the central dispute over his funeral is not the burial date but custody of his remains, accusing his daughter Sarah Adwoa Safo of preventing relatives from accessing the body. According to family representatives, customary practice gives the family responsibility for funeral arrangements and custody of the deceased, but Adwoa Safo's documentation with a funeral home has prevented them from accessing the remains, and the family is now pursuing legal action.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of late Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo has asked the public to disregard funeral arrangements circulating on social media, stating that no burial date has been approved by the family head. The family said they were forced to speak publicly after attempts to resolve disagreements over burial arrangements failed, with a dispute emerging between the Kantanka family and the Kristo Asafo Mission over custody of the remains and funeral arrangements.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The leadership of Kristo Asafo has dismissed claims circulating on social media that late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka will be buried on July 30, 2026, stating no burial date has been set and urging the public to disregard unofficial announcements.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The planned burial of late Apostle Prof. Emeritus Kwadwo Safo has been halted after Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I, Head of the Kantanka Family, announced the family is taking legal action over the implementation of the will, citing disagreements over custody of the remains and other provisions.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Content creator Kojo Junior has publicly criticised Dome-Kwabenya MP Faustina Elikplim Akurugu of the NDC for failing to deliver developmental projects since taking office, calling for road repairs and street lights in the constituency.
23 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →