{
  "id": 178570,
  "title": "Inheritance Disputes in Ghana: The hidden cost of family legacy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/inheritance-disputes-in-ghana-the-hidden-cost-of-family-legacy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-05T15:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/inheritance-disputes-in-ghana-the-hidden-cost-of-family-legacy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Ghana, inheritance disputes have become a common occurrence following the passing of prominent figures, with one recent example being the family of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo. Rather than bringing the relatives together to honor the departed, these disputes often focus on the distribution of assets and the interpretation of the deceased's final wishes. Two siblings, Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena and Sarah Adwoa Safo, are at the center of this particular conflict. Both maintain that the best tribute to their father is to adhere to his wishes, but they have vastly different interpretations of those wishes. This disagreement has caused a stir in the country, as it has drawn the attention of television studios, WhatsApp groups, Facebook Live sessions, and countless amateur constitutional scholars who are eager to weigh in on the matter. While property can be divided by surveyors and factories can be valued by accountants, the true value lies in the intangible aspects of family relationships, shared memories, and mutual respect. These are aspects that cannot be measured or divided under any circumstance. The dispute has become a reflection of deeper conversations that have taken place around dining tables as families mourn the loss of their loved ones. Property may be divided, but love cannot. As the family navigates this complex legal landscape, they are also facing a broader societal reckoning with the way they have treated their loved ones in the years leading up to their passing. The irony is that while the public debate centers around the division of assets, it is the emotional and relational aspects of the family that are truly at risk of being lost.",
  "summary": "Once upon a time in the Republic of Uncommon Sense, death was regarded as the one event capable of ending every quarrel. It was believed that when a man finally departed this world, old grudges quietly folded their tents, wounded hearts found reasons to forgive, and those left behind gathered not to argue over yesterday but to honour a life that had enriched them all. It was a comforting belief,…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}