Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka laid to rest amid tributes and legal tussle
ACCRA, July 31, 2026
Founder and Leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission, Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, was laid to rest in a funeral attended by thousands despite a last-minute court injunction seeking to halt the ceremony.
The Doteyie and burial were held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Gomoa Mpota in the Central Region, where the late apostle and industrialist was interred.
The final funeral rites were then held on Friday, July 31, 2026 at the Black Stars Square in Accra, drawing thousands of mourners, dignitaries, church members, and sympathizers from across the country.
Funeral Proceeds Despite Injunction
According to reports, an injunction had been filed to stop the funeral. However, proceedings went ahead as planned. Security personnel were deployed to the funeral grounds to maintain order throughout the day.
Family Mourns
Prominent among the mourners was his daughter, Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya. She was pictured consoling relatives and receiving sympathizers alongside her siblings.
The Safo family received dignitaries and well-wishers who thronged the venue to pay their last respects to the late apostle and industrialist.
A Legacy of Faith and Industry
Apostle Safo was widely eulogized not only as a religious leader but also as a pioneer of Ghanaian industrialization.
He founded the Safo Group of Companies, which includes Kantanka Automobile — Ghana’s homegrown vehicle manufacturing brand that became a symbol of “Made in Ghana” innovation. He was also known for ventures in electronics, engineering, and technology.
Tributes described him as a visionary who merged spirituality with entrepreneurship and a strong advocate for self-reliance and local manufacturing.
Public Reaction
The funeral attracted large crowds, with many mourners describing Apostle Safo as a father, inventor, and nation builder. Church members, business leaders, and community members paid glowing tributes to his contributions to faith and national development.
His death has sparked renewed conversations about supporting local industry and the role of faith leaders in Ghana’s economic transformation.
Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka died at the age of 68. He leaves behind a wife, children, and a legacy that spans ministry, manufacturing, and technology.
May he rest in peace.
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