Accra: Former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has petitioned the Attorney General and Minister for Justice to transfer a criminal case involving an alleged shooting incident from the Adenta Circuit Court to the High Court. Her lawyers have argued that the main offence in the case is a first-degree felony, which falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court.
According to Ghana Web, the accused individuals, including Adwoa Safo's brother, face multiple charges. These charges encompass the use of offensive weapons, possession of firearms and explosives, participation in vigilante activities, discharge of firearms in a public place, and causing unlawful damage. The petition highlights that the Circuit Court does not have the jurisdiction to handle bail applications related to this matter.
The case arises from an alleged shooting incident that occurred on June 21, 2026, outside the residence of Adwoa Safo's brother, Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena. Adwoa Safo is reported to have sustained injuries, and her vehicle was damaged during the incident. Following the event, her brother and eight others were arrested and subsequently granted bail of GH$500,000 each, with two sureties.
The petition submitted by Adwoa Safo requests the Attorney General to review the police docket and facilitate the refiling of the case at the High Court.