By Ghana News 
The administrative transition within one of the nation’s most prominent religious organizations has taken a dangerous and violent turn. Former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo is reportedly receiving emergency medical treatment after unidentified gunmen opened fire on her vehicle.
The shocking assault occurred on Sunday June 21 2026 near the residence of her brother, Israel Kwadwo Safo, who is popularly known across the capital enclave as Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena.
The violent encounter stems directly from deep-seated family and legal fractions regarding organizational leadership. Supporters had gathered at the residence to facilitate the installation of Akofena as the successor to his late father, Apostle Emeritus Kwadwo Safo, who founded the Kristo Asafo Mission.
Logic dictates that when a high-profile leadership transition faces intense legal challenges, attempting to force an installation will inevitably trigger a volatile security breach. Opposing relatives recently secured a formal court injunction to halt the installation, severely intensifying internal family disagreements.
Tensions exploded at the venue, forcing the Dome District Police Command to deploy armed personnel to restore public order. Onlookers claim that during the chaos, armed men targeted the former lawmaker’s vehicle, discharging approximately fifteen rounds of live ammunition.
One projectile reportedly grazed the neck of the former legislator. Emergency responders rushed her to an undisclosed hospital, where medical sources confirm she remains in a stable condition. While some local factions allege the gunmen acted under specific instructions, these claims remain entirely unverified, and the Ghana Police Service has initiated a comprehensive forensic investigation to identify the shooters.
Hoping to manage a nationwide religious mission successfully while allowing armed family disputes to play out in suburban neighborhoods is an absolute logical failure. While devoted church members understandably want to secure a clear successor to their late founder, settling a complex estate using firearms instead of formal courtrooms destroys the entire spiritual legacy of the institution.
True organizational progress relies on respecting the rule of law and waiting for a final judicial decree. By allowing the police to execute an impartial criminal investigation and stepping away from active street violence, the Kristo Asafo leadership can successfully protect human lives, preserve their national brand integrity, and safely resolve this internal transition through clean, legal processes.