I’m only carrying out my father’s final wishes — Adwoa Safo on Kristo Asafo dispute

Former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo has rejected claims that the ongoing dispute involving the Kristo Asafo Mission is driven by a leadership struggle or disagreements over her late father’s estate, insisting that her actions are solely aimed at ensuring the wishes of Apostle Kwadwo Safo are honoured.

In a statement issued on Friday, July 3, following what she described as an attempt on her life on June 21, the former legislator said public discussions surrounding the matter had misrepresented the real issues at stake.

She maintained that she has no ambition to lead the Kristo Asafo Church or to claim ownership of her late father’s assets.

According to Ms Safo, the dispute is not about personal power or inheritance but about ensuring that the directives left by the late founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission are implemented.

She said she has always chosen to build her own career and livelihood independently and has never relied on her father’s wealth or property for personal benefit.

The former lawmaker explained that the disagreement stems from amendments made to the Kristo Asafo Church’s constitution in 2024 at the instruction of Apostle Kwadwo Safo.

She stated that the revised constitution removed Israel Kwadwo Safo from the church’s leadership and later appointed her as head of the Kantanka family in February 2025.

Ms Safo further revealed that before his death, her father specifically instructed her to ensure that the constitutional amendments were upheld and implemented, a responsibility she believes she is duty-bound to fulfil as his first child.

She also dismissed suggestions that the estate of the Kristo Asafo founder lacks legal guidance, stating that Apostle Kwadwo Safo left behind a valid will outlining how his properties and other assets should be administered.

According to her, the provisions of the will will take effect once it is formally read and executed.

The former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection said her primary objective is to safeguard her late father’s legacy, protect the interests of the Kantanka family and uphold the integrity of the Kristo Asafo Church.

She concluded by urging the public not to misinterpret the dispute as a battle over succession or inheritance, reiterating that her involvement is solely intended to ensure her father’s final directives are respected.