Adwoa Safo seeks transfer of criminal case from Adenta Circuit Court to High Court

Former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has petitioned the Attorney General and Minister for Justice to transfer a criminal case of the alleged shooting incident from the Adenta Circuit Court to the High Court.

In a petition dated June 25, 2026, her lawyers argued that the main offence in the case is a first-degree felony and can only be tried by the High Court.

The accused persons, including Adwoa Safo's brother, face charges including use of offensive weapons, possession of firearms and explosives, participation in vigilante activities, discharge of firearms in a public place, and causing unlawful damage.

According to the petition, the Circuit Court also lacks jurisdiction to hear bail applications in the matter.

The case stems from an alleged shooting incident on June 21, 2026, outside the residence of Adwoa Safo's brother, Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena.

Adwoa Safo reportedly sustained injuries and her vehicle was damaged.

Her brother (Nana Kwadwo Safo) and eight others were later arrested and granted bail of GH$500,000 each with two sureties.

The petition is asking the Attorney General to review the police docket and have the case refiled at the High Court.