Former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has broken her silence following what she describes as a “disturbing and brazen assassination attempt” on her life, calling for justice and a thorough investigation into the incident.
In a statement issued on Friday, July 3, 2026, the former lawmaker recounted the terrifying events of Sunday, June 21, when unknown assailants allegedly opened fire in an attempt on her life.
According to her, the experience has left her deeply shaken, especially as a mother of two young children.
“I am profoundly grateful to be alive, and I do not take that reality for granted,” she stated.
“With bullets flying all around me on that fateful Sunday morning and the thought of losing my life and leaving behind my two young children has been deeply distressing as a mother.”
Adwoa Safo expressed gratitude to God, her family, medical personnel, friends and the people who have supported her throughout the ordeal.
The former MP also raised concerns about what she described as a seeming lack of urgency in pursuing those behind the attack, warning that the development raises broader concerns about public safety and justice in the country.
She argued that if such an incident could happen to someone of her public standing without swift action from authorities, then ordinary citizens, especially women and vulnerable persons, may feel increasingly unsafe.
“My near death experience is even more troubling in that if an attempt of this nature can happen to a woman of my background, standing and public persona, and afterwards there is a seeming lacklustre interest in pursuing and bringing the perpetrators to book, then it raises serious concerns for every Ghanaian,” she noted.
Adwoa Safo stressed that her call is not intended to undermine due process, emphasizing that every accused person deserves a fair hearing, but maintained that the justice system must equally demonstrate sensitivity toward victims.
Addressing speculation surrounding the circumstances leading to the incident, the former legislator denied reports suggesting that the matter was linked to personal ambition to lead the Kristo Assfo mission or disputes over church property and inheritance.
She clarified that her involvement stems from her late father’s directives concerning the leadership and governance structure of the church.
According to her, her late father,
Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, amended the church’s constitution in 2024 to remove Israel Kwadwo Safo as leader of the church and later installed her as leader of the Kantanka Family in February 2025.
She further disclosed that on his deathbed, Apostle Safo instructed her to ensure that the provisions of the amended constitution were upheld.
“I consider it my duty and responsibility to honour that directive as his first child,” she stated.
Adwoa Safo also dismissed claims of any inheritance battle, insisting that she has always been financially independent and has never sought personal gain from her father’s estate.
“I have never sought to draw wealth or personal gain from my late father’s estate or properties, but have for many years, even before the passing of our dear dad, chosen to walk a path defined by integrity, contentment, independence, and self-determined effort,” she added.
She revealed that Apostle Kwadwo Safo left behind a valid will outlining provisions for the administration of his estate, including properties and inheritance, which she said would be addressed through the formal legal process.
The former MP used the statement to thank her siblings, children, medical team and supporters for standing by her during what she described as one of the most difficult periods of her life.
She maintained with a passionate call for justice, not only for herself but also for her late father, her family, the Kristo Asafo Church, women facing intimidation in society and all Ghanaians concerned about equal access to justice.
“Justice must not only exist in principle. It must be seen, felt, and experienced by all,” she stressed.
By 1960news.com
