Adwoa vs Kwadwo Safo Kantanka Shooting: Kristo Asafo Church Shares 'True' Account of Events
- The Kristo Asafo Mission has released an official statement on the shooting incident involving Sarah Adwoa Safo on June 21, 2026
- Adwoa Safo was reportedly grazed by a bullet near her neck during a ceremony at her late father's church and was rushed to a hospital
- Six private security men have since been arrested in connection with the shooting, with police officials deployed to the scene
- In an interview with YEN.com.gh, entertainment journalist and Managing Editor of Zionfelix.net, Chris Kofi Osei, shared his thoughts on the Kantanka family brouhaha
The Kristo Asafo Mission has released an official statement detailing the circumstances surrounding the shooting of former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo.
Source: Facebook
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) politician was hospitalised on Sunday, June 21, 2026, after gunmen opened fire near the residence of her younger brother.
The statement, signed by church leadership, addresses disputed accounts of what transpired at the compound of Israel Kwadwo Safo Jnr, popularly known as Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena, during a ceremony naming him as the new head of the Kristo Asafo church founded by their late father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo.
Joy News reported that attackers discharged approximately 15 rounds of ammunition during the incident and that one bullet reportedly grazed Adwoa Safo on the neck.
Police responded and arrested six private security men in connection with the shooting.
Below is a Facebook post with details of the police action following Adwoa Safo's shooting.
Kristo Asafo statement on Adwoa-Kwadwo Safo shooting
According to the church's official statement, the incident occurred as the ceremony was underway.
Conflicting accounts had earlier emerged, with some sources claiming Adwoa Sarfo attempted to force entry into the residence when the shooting broke out.
The church's statement is being positioned as the authoritative account from the institution at the centre of the dispute.
"After a lawful church event being held at the premises, Sarah Adwoa Safo arrived at the venue and forcefully drove her vehicle into the entrance gates of the property. Our verified information is that, she struck her vehicle against two metallic gates, causing substantial damage to both structures," the statement claimed.
"At the time of the incident, numerous worshippers and invited guests were present within the premises, including individuals seated in close proximity to the entrance. The actions described above created a serious risk to life and property. Had the gates completely collapsed or had the vehicle proceeded beyond the entrance, the safety of attendees could have been gravely endangered."
The Kristo Asafo statement further claimed that security men present at the scene took action to safeguard the lives and church property, leading to the altercation.
"Security personnel on duty intervened to prevent further escalation and to protect persons gathered at the event. Their actions were directed solely toward preserving public safety and preventing injury to attendees."
The church also denied claims circulating online that Kwadwo Safo Jnr shot his sister, and even disputed the fact of her being shot.
Below is a TikTok post with details of the Kristo Asafo statement addressing the shooting incident involving Adwoa Safo Kantanka and her brother, Kwadwo Akofena.
Source: Instagram
Entertainment journalist addresses Kantanka family beef
In an interview with YEN.com.gh, entertainment journalist and Managing Editor of Zionfelix.net, Chris Kofi Osei, shared his thoughts on the Kantanka family brouhaha.
"We have seen some nasty inheritance disputes in Ghana, including the Daddy Lumba one, which remains in litigation, but never in a million years would I have imagined such an outcome, with a prominent politician and former legislator like Adwoa Safo being shot! Nevertheless, at this moment it is up to the state institutions to take over and ensure justice is served for the troubling attack," he said.
Ajagurajah's warning to Safo family resurfaces
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian spiritualist Ajagurajah's warning to the Safo family had resurfaced in the aftermath of the shooting incident.
In the throwback video, the controversial figure advised the family on how to go about things in order to avoid a doom scenario he saw in the spiritual realm.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
