The Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana has denied claims that former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo sustained gunshot injuries during an incident at the church’s property in Kwabenya on June 21, 2026.
Instead, the church claimed that the former lawmaker forcefully drove her vehicle into the entrance gates, causing substantial damage and putting worshippers at risk.
The church’s account contrasts sharply with an earlier statement from the Ghana Police Service, which said preliminary investigations showed that armed security personnel had allegedly fired shots during the incident, injuring Adwoa Safo.
Church says vehicle damaged two gates
In a statement signed by its leadership, Kristo Asafo Mission said the incident occurred after a lawful church event at the premises.
According to the statement, Adwoa Safo drove her vehicle into the entrance gates and struck two metallic structures.
The church said the impact caused significant damage.
It added that worshippers and invited guests were present, including people seated near the entrance.
The mission said the incident posed a serious danger to lives and property.
It stated that had the gates collapsed completely or the vehicle entered the premises, attendees could have been gravely endangered.
Security acted to prevent escalation
The church said security personnel on duty intervened to prevent the situation from escalating and to protect people attending the event.
It maintained that their actions focused solely on preserving public safety and preventing injuries.
Kristo Asafo Mission also rejected reports that Adwoa Safo had been shot.
The church said it had become aware of media reports alleging that the former MP was shot by her brother during the incident.
It further accused her of creating what it described as a “purported victim presentation” to give the impression that she had suffered a gunshot wound.
The church described the allegations as false and misleading.
It said that, based on information available to it, no shooting took place.
Police report points to gunfire
The church’s version differs from that of the Ghana Police Service.
In a statement signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, police said officers from the National Operations Directorate and the Intelligence Directorate received a distress call while on special duty and proceeded to a residence in Kwabenya.
Police said a ceremony was underway at the residence of Mr Tamakloe Safo Jehoshaphat, also known as Akofena, when Adwoa Safo arrived and requested entry but was denied access.
According to investigators, armed security personnel at the residence allegedly discharged firearms during the incident.
Police said the shooting injured Adwoa Safo and left her vehicle with multiple gunshot marks.
Six guards arrested, weapons seized
The Ghana Police Service said it has arrested six private security guards in connection with the incident.
A subsequent search led to the recovery of five pump-action guns, a Taurus pistol loaded with seven rounds of 9mm ammunition, an additional magazine containing five rounds of 9mm ammunition and communication equipment.
Police said the suspects and the exhibits have been transferred to the Police Headquarters to assist ongoing investigations.
Investigators are also working to identify and arrest other persons linked to the incident.
Church calls for impartial probe
Kristo Asafo Mission called on the relevant authorities to conduct what it described as a thorough and impartial investigation into all aspects of the matter.
The church urged the public not to rely on unverified social media reports and asked Ghanaians to allow law enforcement agencies to establish the facts through due process.
It added that the organisation remains committed to peace, truth, the rule of law and the safety of all persons who attend its events.
Police investigations into the incident are ongoing.
