Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has denied claims that she carried or discharged a firearm during the recent shooting incident at the residence of her younger brother, Israel Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Akofena.
Speaking to journalists while receiving medical treatment, the former lawmaker described reports linking her to a gun as false and misleading.
“I don’t own a gun, I didn’t shoot a gun and I will never shoot a gun,” she stated.
Says she visited as a family member
According to Ms Safo, she visited her brother’s residence solely as a family member and had no intention of causing trouble or provoking a confrontation.
She explained that she arrived alone and without security personnel because she considered the matter a family issue.
The former Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister said she was surprised by claims that she was armed during the incident.
She accused what she described as propagandists of spreading false information about her involvement.
Rejects claims of ramming vehicle into gate
Ms Safo also dismissed allegations that she drove her vehicle into the gate of the property before the shooting occurred.
She challenged the public and the media to verify the condition of her vehicle, which remains part of ongoing police investigations.
According to her, the vehicle only bears damage caused by gunfire and contains no signs of a collision.
Doctors detect pellets and glass fragments
The former MP disclosed that medical examinations revealed bullet pellets and shattered glass fragments lodged close to her brain.
She described the findings as disturbing and said they highlighted the seriousness of the injuries she sustained during the incident.
The revelation has intensified public concern about her condition and the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Incident linked to church succession dispute
The shooting occurred on June 21, 2026, at a property linked to Israel Kwadwo Safo in Kwabenya.
The incident is believed to be connected to an ongoing leadership dispute within the Kristo Asafo Mission following the death of its founder, Apostle Professor Kwadwo Safo.
A statement from the Kwadwo Safo family alleged that Ms Safo had gone to serve a court injunction aimed at stopping a planned installation ceremony for her brother as leader of the church.
The family also claimed that gunshots were fired during the confrontation, resulting in injuries and damage to property.
Police arrest three suspects
The Ghana Police Service has since arrested Israel Kwadwo Safo and two other suspects to assist with investigations.
Police said Israel Safo reported himself to the Greater Accra Regional Police Headquarters on June 22 and was later transferred to the Criminal Investigations Department headquarters.
According to police, a search of his residence and vehicle uncovered 120 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 50 rounds of .45 calibre ammunition, 25 rounds of .40 calibre ammunition, loaded magazines, and two Glock pistols, one of which was registered in his name.
The two other suspects, Nana Kwaku Afriyie and Kwadwo Safo Koomson, were also arrested in connection with the case.
All three suspects are assisting investigators and are expected to appear before court as inquiries continue.
Leadership dispute remains unresolved
The shooting has renewed attention on the leadership dispute within the Kristo Asafo Mission.
One faction maintains that Israel Safo was chosen by the late founder to succeed him, while another argues that later directives changed the succession arrangement.
The disagreement has resulted in legal challenges and competing claims over the leadership of the church and its affiliated institutions.
Police say investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the shooting and determine whether any criminal offences were committed.
