Six children of Kwadwo Safo seek court interpretation of Kristo Asafo leadership succession

A legal battle is brewing over the leadership succession of the Kristo Asafo Mission following the death of its founder, Apostle Emeritus Professor Ing. Kwadwo Safo. Six of the late apostle's children, including former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo, have initiated court proceedings to seek a judicial interpretation of the church's constitution regarding succession.

Their lawyer, Kwame Akuffo, stated at a press conference in Accra that the founder's will, despite being read, contains no provision appointing a successor. He emphasized that leadership of the Kristo Asafo Mission is determined by the church's constitution, not the testamentary wishes of the deceased.

"The will does not establish the leadership of the church. Leadership of the Kristo Asafo Mission is governed by the church's constitution, not by the testamentary wishes of the deceased," Akuffo told journalists. He argued that any interpretation suggesting the will conclusively settles succession should be considered alongside the church's governing documents.

The legal action seeks to clarify the relationship between the founder's will and the church's constitution, particularly as differing interpretations have emerged. The court's decision is expected to provide clarity on which document legally governs the appointment of the next leader, a matter that has attracted significant public attention.

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The will does not establish the leadership of the church. Leadership of the Kristo Asafo Mission is governed by the church's constitution, not by the testamentary wishes of the deceased.