Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I Appointed New Leader of Kristo Asafo Mission Amid Shooting Incident and Legal Turmoil

The Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana officially installed Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I as its new leader on June 21, 2026, marking a significant transition for the organization founded by the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka. The announcement, made through the Mission’s official social media channels, celebrated the appointment as a milestone and called for divine guidance for the new leader. However, the installation was overshadowed by significant legal and security challenges, including a court injunction aimed at halting the ceremony and a violent shooting incident that left a former government minister injured.

In a related development, the Ghana Police Service arrested six private security guards following a shooting at a residence in Kwabenya, Accra, linked to the Safo family. The incident involved former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament and former Minister, Sarah Adwoa Safo, who sustained injuries during a confrontation. According to police reports, the violence erupted when Adwoa Safo was denied entry to a ceremony taking place at the residence of Mr. Tamakloe Safo Jehoshaphat. The confrontation led to the discharge of firearms by private security personnel stationed at the premises.

Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Regional Police Command, confirmed that a search of the scene resulted in the retrieval of multiple firearms, ammunition, and communication equipment. The six suspects are currently in custody as part of an ongoing investigation to identify other individuals involved in the confrontation. Despite the unrest and the pending legal challenge against the succession, the Kristo Asafo Mission proceeded with the leadership transition, emphasizing their confidence in Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I to uphold the legacy of his late father.

The simultaneous events highlight deep-seated internal tensions within the prominent religious and family institution. As Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I begins his tenure, the Mission faces the double challenge of navigating a legal battle over its leadership while cooperating with law enforcement regarding the violence in Kwabenya. The Ghana Police Service has indicated that investigations will continue until all circumstances surrounding the shooting and the involvement of additional suspects are fully clarified.