By Zobia Zulfqar 
Former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo has petitioned the Attorney General and Minister for Justice to transfer the criminal case linked to the alleged shooting incident involving her from the Adenta Circuit Court to the High Court.
In a petition dated June 25, 2026, her legal team argued that the Adenta Circuit Court lacks jurisdiction because the principal offence is a first degree felony, which can only be tried by the High Court.
According to the petition, Adwoa Safo was allegedly shot multiple times on June 21 while sitting in her vehicle outside the residence of her brother, Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena, who is among the accused persons in the case.
Her lawyers stated that she sustained serious injuries to the left side of her face, the back of her head, her left ear, and lower jaw. The petition also claims bullet fragments remain lodged in her skull. Her Toyota Land Cruiser Prado was also reportedly damaged by gunfire during the incident.
Following investigations, her brother and eight other suspects were arrested and later granted bail of GH¢500,000 each with two sureties.
The accused persons face several charges, including the use of an offensive weapon, possession of explosives, firearms and ammunition, use of vigilante groups, discharging firearms within a town, and causing unlawful damage.
However, Adwoa Safo’s legal representatives maintain that the allegation involving the intentional use of an offensive weapon to cause harm constitutes a first degree felony. They argue that under Ghanaian law, such offences must be prosecuted on indictment before the High Court rather than the Circuit Court.
The petition urges the Attorney General to review the case and ensure it is transferred to the appropriate court in line with the law. According to the lawyers, trying the matter before a court without the required jurisdiction could undermine the legal process and affect the administration of justice.
The request comes as public attention remains focused on the high profile shooting case, which has generated widespread discussion across the country. A decision by the Attorney General on the petition is expected to determine whether the proceedings remain at the Circuit Court or are moved to the High Court for trial.
The outcome of the petition could have significant implications for how the case proceeds, particularly given the seriousness of the charges and the legal questions surrounding the jurisdiction of the trial court.