Kristo Asafo Mission Accuses Former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo of Misleading Public Over Gate Incident at Kwabenya Property
Kristo Asafo Mission Accuses Former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo of Misleading Public Over Gate Incident at Kwabenya Property
June 22, 2026 — The Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana has leveled serious allegations against former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo, accusing her of misleading the public by claiming she was shot during the enstoolment ceremony of the mission’s new leader. In a detailed statement, the mission said the incident on June 21 at its Kwabenya property involved no shooting but rather Safo driving her vehicle into the entrance gates, causing substantial damage and creating a dangerous situation for worshippers and guests present.
According to the mission, the incident occurred after a lawful church event celebrating the installation of the mission’s new leader. Witnesses reported that Safo attempted to enter the premises in her vehicle but was denied access, leading her to force her way through the gates. The impact caused significant damage to two metallic gates, disrupting the event and alarming attendees.
Security personnel from the mission intervened promptly to prevent further escalation, ensuring the safety of those present. The mission’s leadership stated that the act posed a serious risk to life and property, and they expressed relief that no one was physically harmed in the incident.
“We categorically reject these allegations as false and misleading,” the mission declared. “To the best of our knowledge and based on information presently available to us, no such shooting occurred. The narrative being circulated on social media and by certain news outlets is entirely unfounded.”
The mission has called on the Ghana Police Service to conduct a thorough, impartial, and transparent investigation into all aspects of the incident. It urged authorities to examine not only the alleged shooting claims but also the circumstances surrounding the vehicle’s entry into the property, the extent of the gate damage, and any potential violations of traffic or public safety laws.
In response, police have arrested six individuals and recovered firearms in connection with the incident. A separate investigation by the Madina police division into the shooting incident involving Safo at Kwabenya is also underway, though the mission maintains that its own account of events is accurate.
The Kristo Asafo Mission emphasized its longstanding commitment to peace, truth, the rule of law, and the safety of all persons attending its events. It called on the public to exercise restraint and avoid sharing unverified information that could compromise the integrity of the investigation or inflame public opinion.
Religious leaders and community activists have echoed the mission’s call for calm, urging all parties to allow the investigative process to unfold without interference. They highlighted the importance of respecting the sanctity of religious spaces and the need for public officials to adhere to the law when accessing such premises.
As the investigation continues, the mission has pledged to cooperate fully with authorities while steadfastly maintaining that no shooting took place. It has also called for a comprehensive review of security protocols at religious institutions to prevent similar incidents in the future, suggesting that clearer boundaries and better communication between event organizers and attendees could help avoid misunderstandings.
The police have not yet released official findings, but the recovery of firearms and the arrest of suspects suggest that the matter is being treated with the seriousness it warrants. Whether the investigation will corroborate the mission’s version of events or uncover evidence to support the shooting allegations remains to be seen.
This incident raises broader questions about the conduct of public officials near religious sites and the responsibility of the media to verify claims before dissemination. It also underscores the potential for misinformation to spread rapidly in the digital age, particularly when involving high-profile figures and sensitive topics such as violence at religious gatherings. In an era where unverified reports can go viral within minutes, the case serves as a reminder of the critical role of institutional fact-checking and the importance of relying on verified sources for news consumption.
For now, the Kristo Asafo Mission continues to focus on its spiritual mission and community outreach, while urging the public to look to official sources for accurate updates as the investigation progresses.
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