Accra High Court Stops Adwoa Safo From Burying Apostle Kwadwo Safo

By FrimPong | The Breaking Desk Published: July 29, 2026

Key Details

• Court Action: The Accra High Court issued an interim 10-day injunction restraining former Dome Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo from organizing or proceeding with any funeral rites or burial ceremonies for her late father, which were slated to begin on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
• Source: The order was disclosed by Nana Kofi Safo Kantanka, counsel for the Kristo Asafo Mission.
• Core Issue: The injunction stems from contesting claims over who possesses the legitimate authority, the church leadership vs. specific family members, to direct the official funeral proceedings and oversee succession within the mission following the recent leadership transition controversies and court cases.

Explained

ACCRA, Ghana — The Accra High Court has issued a 10-day interim injunction restraining former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, from proceeding with the funeral and burial arrangements for her late father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka.

The court order comes just ahead of the burial ceremonies, which were originally scheduled to commence on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

The legal development was revealed by Nana Kofi Safo Kantanka, legal counsel representing the Kristo Asafo Mission.

Legal Restraint and Family Dispute

According to court disclosures, the injunction places a temporary freeze on any planned funeral rites or public burial events organized or spearheaded by Sarah Adwoa Safo.

The injunction highlights growing internal disagreements over the handling of the late religious leader and innovator’s final rites. The suit centers around who holds the rightful authority, the established leadership of the Kristo Asafo Mission or specific family members, to direct official proceedings and manage the public transition following Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s passing.

What Happens Next?

With the 10-day injunction now in effect, all public ceremonies originally scheduled for Thursday are on hold pending further legal direction or an out-of-court resolution between the parties.

This story is developing. Updates will be provided as court proceedings continue.

Reference: The1957News