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Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo

Also known as: Apostle Professor Emeritus Engineer Kwadwo Safo Kantanka · late Apostle Safo · Kwadwo Safo Kantanka · Apostle Prof. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka · Apostle Emeritus Dr. Ing. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka · the late Apostle · Apostle Emeritus Dr. Ing. Kwadwo Safo · Apostle Emeritus Dr Ing. Kwadwo Safo · late Apostle Kwadwo Safo · Kwadwo Safo Junior · Apostle Prof. Emeritus Kwadwo Safo Kantanka

Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo — founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission and Kantanka Group, industrialist and automobile manufacturer; funeral ceremonies scheduled July-August 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana (KAMOG) has reaffirmed that Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena has been duly installed as the new leader of the church and was not present at his residence when an alleged shooting incident involving his sister, former Dome-Kwabenya MP Adwoa Safo, reported

    Akofena is our new leader. He was not present at alleged shooting incident – KAMOG
  3. Joy Online

    The Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana (KAMOG) has reaffirmed that Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena has been duly installed as the new leader of the church and was not present at his residence when an alleged shooting incident involving his sister, former Dome-Kwabenya MP Adwoa Safo, reported

    Akofena is our new leader; he wasn’t present during shooting incident – Kristo Asafo Mission
  4. Joy Online

    Kwadwo Safo Junior, a son of the late Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka and brother of former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo, has expressed sorrow over the recent shooting incident at the family’s Kwabenya residence, saying their late father would be “gutted an

    ‘My late father would be gutted and disappointed’—Kwadwo Safo Jnr reacts to Kwabenya incident
  5. Joy Online

    How It All Started The shooting incident at Kwabenya comes amid a succession dispute surrounding the Kristo Asafo Mission following the death of its founder, Apostle Emeritus Dr Ing. Kwadwo Safo.

    Inside the Kwabenya shooting: The family feud, arrests and gun licence crackdown
  6. Joy Online

    The incident is connected to an ongoing succession dispute within the Kristo Asafo Mission following the death of its founder, Apostle Professor Kwadwo Safo, in September last year.

    Interior ministry overhauls firearm licensing system, introduces mental health and drug tests for applicants
  7. Daily Guide

    He cited the funerals of the late highlife legend, Charles Kojo Fosu, and the late church leader, Anthony Kwadwo Boakye, as well as ongoing disagreements over the funeral plans for the late Kwadwo Safo, as examples.

    Obinim Bans Wife From Funeral Arrangements
  8. Daily Guide

    The family of the late Apostle Emeritus Dr. Ing.

    Family Unveils Funeral Cloths for Apostle Kwadwo Safo
  9. The Chronicle

    The family of the late Apostle Emeritus Dr. Ing.

    Kantanka’s Funeral Cloths Out
  10. May 2026
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has announced the burial and funeral arrangements for her father, the late Apostle Professor Emeritus Engineer Kwadwo Safo Kantanka.

    Late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka’s funeral and burial dates announced
  12. Joy Online

    Ghana will bid a final farewell to industrialist and founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission, Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo, with his funeral and burial rites scheduled to begin on July 30, 2026.

    Ghana to bid farewell to Aps Kwadwo Safo as funeral rites set for July 30

Yesterday

  1. KAMOG affirms new leader's installation, denies shooting involvement

    The Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana has reaffirmed that Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena was formally installed as the new church leader on June 21 and was not present when an alleged shooting incident involving his sister, former MP Adwoa Safo, occurred; the church stated he left his residence before the incident and has been granted bail by the Adenta Circuit Court.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Kristo Asafo Mission confirms Akofena as new leader

    The Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana has reaffirmed that Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena was installed as the new leader of the church on June 21 and was not present at his residence when an alleged shooting incident involving his sister, former Dome-Kwabenya MP Adwoa Safo, reportedly occurred. The church rejected suggestions that Akofena was involved in the incident.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. Kwadwo Safo Jnr warns family against feud damaging late father's legacy

    Kwadwo Safo Junior, son of the late Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, expressed sorrow over a recent shooting incident at the family's Kwabenya residence and appealed for unity within the Kristo Asafo family, warning that the public feud and violence could have lasting consequences for their late father's legacy and institutions. The incident involved his sister Sarah Adwoa Safo sustaining injuries after armed security personnel allegedly opened fire during a confrontation over access to the premises.

    19 hours ago · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Kwabenya shooting tied to church succession dispute, arrests follow

    A shooting incident in Kwabenya involving former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo has escalated a church succession dispute at the Kristo Asafo Mission into a criminal matter, resulting in multiple arrests, suspension of a security company license, and revocation of all firearm licenses in the country.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Interior Ministry tightens firearm licensing with mental health, drug tests

    Ghana's Interior Ministry has overhauled its firearm licensing system to require mandatory mental health assessments, drug screening, and structured training before applicants can obtain or renew gun licenses. Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak announced the reforms as a effort to close gaps in the current system and improve public safety.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Bishop Obinim excludes wife from his funeral arrangements

    Bishop Daniel Obinim of the International God's Way Church has stated that his wife, Florence, should not be involved in arranging his funeral when he dies, citing disputes following the deaths of prominent Ghanaians. He has directed that his biological children and church members will handle funeral arrangements, while his wife's role is limited to observing widowhood rites, and he says these wishes are included in his will.

    8 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 1 June

  1. Family unveils funeral cloths for Apostle Kwadwo Safo

    The family of the late Apostle Emeritus Dr. Ing. Kwadwo Safo has unveiled official funeral cloths for his final rites—a black-and-red cloth for the burial and main funeral, and a black-and-white cloth for a thanksgiving service in Kumasi. The Head of the Family urged mourners to follow the approved dress code to ensure dignity and uniformity throughout the ceremonies.

    1 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Kantanka family unveils funeral cloths for final rites

    The family of late Apostle Emeritus Dr. Ing. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka has unveiled two official cloth designs for his funeral ceremonies: a black-and-red cloth for the burial and main funeral, and a black-and-white cloth for a thanksgiving service in Kumasi. The family stressed the importance of adhering to the dress code to ensure uniformity and dignity throughout the funeral activities.

    1 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 29 May

  1. Burial and funeral dates announced for Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka

    Sarah Adwoa Safo has announced that her father, the late Apostle Professor Emeritus Engineer Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission, will be buried on July 30, 2026, at Gomoa Mpota in the Central Region, with a funeral service on July 31, 2026, at Independence Square in Accra. A thanksgiving service is scheduled for August 8 in Kumasi, Ashanti Region.

    29 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Ghana to bid farewell to Apostle Kwadwo Safo in July

    Industrialist and founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo will be laid to rest on July 30, 2026, with a national farewell ceremony scheduled for July 31 at Independence Square in Accra and a thanksgiving service on August 1 in Kumasi. Safo was widely regarded as one of Ghana's most influential indigenous innovators, known for founding the Kantanka Group and pioneering Ghana's automobile manufacturing industry.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Kristo Asafo founder Apostle Kwadwo Safo funeral set for July 30

    Inventor and industrialist Apostle Kwadwo Safo, founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission and Kantanka Group, will be buried on July 30, 2026, at Gomoa Mpota, followed by a national farewell ceremony at Independence Square on July 31 and a thanksgiving service on August 1.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

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