Also known as: Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo · Dr. Apostle Safo · Apostle Professor Kwadwo Safo · late Apostle · the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo · Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka · the late Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka · Apostle Kwadwo Sarfo · late Apostle Kwadwo Sarfo · late Industrialist · Apostle Kwadwo Safo himself
Founder of Kristo Asafo Mission and Kantanka Automobile Manufacturing Centre; deceased as of September 2025.
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Joy Online
… The incident occurred against the backdrop of a bitter succession dispute within the Kristo Asafo Mission following the death of its founder, Apostle Professor Kwadwo Safo, in September last year. …
Police arrest Israel Kwadwo Akofena Safo and 2 others over Adwoa Safo shooting incidentThe Chronicle
The family of the late Apostle Emeritus Prof. Ing. …
Adwoa Safo Recovering After Shooting Incident; Family Disowns Brother’s Leadership ClaimJoy Online
… A family statement said the incident occurred during efforts to halt a private ceremony reportedly intended to install Israel Safo as leader of the church founded by the late Apostle Professor Kwadwo Safo. …
Adwoa Safo was serving court injunction when shooting occurred – FamilyJoy Online
… Read Also: Kristo Asafo family rejects Akofena leadership claim, says Adwoa Safo is the rightful heir Meanwhile, the family of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo has firmly rejected any claim by his son, Israel Nana Kwadwo Safo, to the leadership of the Kristo Asafo Mission, insisting …
Police summon Kwadwo Safo Akofena over shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya MPJoy Online
… ome-Kwabenya MP was at the residence of her younger brother, Israel Kwadwo Safo, when gunshots were allegedly fired amid heightened tensions linked to an ongoing leadership succession dispute within the Kristo Asafo movement following the death of its founder, Apostle Kwadwo Safo …
Dome-Kwabenya MP condemns alleged shooting of Adwoa Safo, urges swift police actionJoy Online
The family of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo has firmly rejected any claim by his son, Israel Nana Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Akofena, to the leadership of the Kristo Asafo Mission, insisting that the succession framework established by the late founder remains binding. …
Kristo Asafo family rejects Akofena leadership claim, says Adwoa Safo is the rightful heirJoy Online
A leadership succession dispute within the Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana has been taken to the High Court in Accra, with two senior members of the church seeking to stop the planned installation and recognition of a successor to the late founder, Apostle Kwadwo Safo. …
Two Kristo Asafo members drag church to court over succession disputeThe Chronicle
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has paid glowing tribute to the late Apostle Emeritus Prof. …
Julius Debrah Pays Tribute To Apostle Kwadwo SafoThe Chronicle
The final funeral rites of renowned Ghanaian inventor, industrialist, philanthropist and founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission, Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo, will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026 bringing to a close the remarkable earthly journey of one of Ghana’s most celebrated inno …
Apostle Kwadwo Safo ‘Goes Home’ July 30Joy Online
… Meanwhile, his career trajectory shifted significantly after joining the Kristo Asafo movement under the mentorship of Apostle Kwadwo Safo. …
Gospel veteran Dr. Collins Nyantachie returns with soothing album ‘Obe Tumi Ay3’Sarah Adwoa Safo, former MP for Dome Kwabenya, has publicly endorsed her brother Israel Kwadwo Safo as leader of the Kantanka Family and Kristo Asafo Church, pledging reconciliation and unity within the family following their father's death.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Sarah Adwoa Safo, former MP for Dome Kwabenya, has publicly endorsed her brother Israel Kwadwo Safo as leader of the Kantanka Family and Kristo Asafo Church, pledging reconciliation and unity within the family following their father's death.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Led by Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I, the Kristo Asafo Mission presented 1,500 pieces of clothing and cash to sections of the Essumeja community in the Ashanti Region, distributed among traditional leaders, family members, police, health workers, and the general public as part of an annual ritual marking the late Apostle Safo's birthday.
24 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Thousands of Kristo Asafo members and residents gathered at Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi for a thanksgiving service honouring the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo. His daughter Adwoa Safo and family members presided over the final funeral rites, which church members praised as a befitting farewell.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece reflects on how death in Ghana often triggers family conflict and public discourse over inheritance, using the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo's case as an example of how succession disputes become matters of broad social discussion.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Thousands of mourners from across Ghana converged in Gomoa, Central Region, to pay respects to the late Apostle Kwadwo Sarfo, founder of Kristo Asafo Mission and inventor, as a legal dispute within his family over funeral arrangements was set aside. The ceremony featured church members singing hymns, traditional dirges, and the unveiling of a specially constructed mausoleum for his remains.
31 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Executive Director of the Jatikay Centre has called on Ghana Police Service and other state security institutions to assess security implications of the dispute over the funeral arrangements of late Apostle Professor Kwadwo Safo, citing recent developments including a reported shooting incident, ongoing legal processes, and conflicting family positions as potential public safety concerns.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo rejected her brother's claim that his meeting with ex-President Kufuor was about family reconciliation, saying it was instead to seek her support for his bid to lead the Kristo Asafo Mission. She said she had offered him assistance believing they were reconciling, but later discovered his engagement with Kufuor was about church leadership, not restoring family ties.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of late Apostle Kwadwo Safo has announced final preparations for his burial ceremony on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Kantanka Automobile Manufacturing Centre in Gomoa Mpota, Central Region. High-level dignitaries including former presidents are expected to attend, and a memorial edifice housing his personal effects and inventions has been constructed within the industrial complex to preserve his legacy.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Preparations for the burial and funeral rites of the late Apostle Emeritus Professor Ing Kwadwo Safo, an inventor, industrialist and philanthropist, have reached their final phase. The burial is scheduled for July 30 at the Kantanka Automobile Manufacturing Centre in Gomoa Mpota, followed by a national funeral service on July 31 at Black Star Square in Accra; a memorial museum housing his personal belongings and inventions has been completed at the industrial complex.
22 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
A private legal practitioner says the will of Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka does not confer leadership of the Kristo Asafo Mission on any individual, despite claims that Israel Kwadwo Safo Akofena is the successor to the Kantanka Empire. The lawyer noted the will was drafted before amendments to the church's constitution.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo has dismissed claims that the disagreement surrounding the Kristo Asafo Mission relates to a struggle for leadership or her late father's estate, stating that her involvement is solely to ensure Apostle Kwadwo Safo's final wishes are respected. She denied any personal aspiration to lead the church or claim family property, saying the matter concerns amendments made to the church's constitution.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo has stated that her late father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo, left a valid will governing his estate and the Kristo Asafo Mission, contradicting suggestions that the ongoing dispute stems from disagreements over inheritance. She emphasized that the central issue is implementing the founder's final directives, not access to wealth or church property control.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo has been referred from 37 Military Hospital to Bank Hospital in Accra for specialist treatment to remove bullet pellets and shattered glass fragments lodged in her head following a June 21 shooting incident at a residence linked to a family dispute within the Kristo Asafo Mission.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo has denied claims she was armed or discharged a firearm during a shooting incident at her brother's residence, stating she does not own a gun and never used one. She also dismissed reports that she rammed her vehicle into the gate before the shooting, challenging the public to verify her vehicle's condition.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Interior Minister Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has ordered the immediate suspension of all registered firearm licences across the country to strengthen oversight, enhance accountability, and improve national security through a comprehensive review of the firearms licensing system. The suspension was prompted by identified concerns including compliance breaches and misuse of legally registered weapons.
23 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Adenta Circuit Court granted GH¢500,000 bail with two sureties each to Israel Kwadwo Safo Akofena, younger brother of former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo, and eight others over alleged involvement in a Kwabenya shooting incident. The incident is linked to a leadership dispute within the Kristo Asafo Mission following the death of its founder in September 2025.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Interior Minister announced the immediate suspension of all registered firearm licenses in Ghana, effective June 23 noon, citing gaps in the licensing regime and compliance breaches. The directive is part of broader reforms aimed at improving oversight and national security, following a shooting incident involving a succession dispute.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Israel Kwadwo Safo Akofena, at the centre of a succession dispute within the Kristo Asafo Mission, has been arrested and placed in police custody following a shooting that wounded former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo. Police recovered two loaded Glock pistols from his vehicle and additional ammunition from his residence during the investigation.
23 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The family spokesperson of late Apostle Kwadwo Safo claims former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo was the target of a planned assassination attempt, linking it to a succession dispute over leadership of the Kristo Asafo Mission and its businesses between Adwoa Safo and her brother Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police Service has arrested Israel Kwadwo Safo (also known as Akofena), along with Nana Kwaku Afriyie and Kwadwo Safo Koomson, in connection with a shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo. A search of Safo's vehicle and residence recovered firearms, ammunition, and loaded magazines; all three suspects are in custody and expected to appear in court on June 23, 2026.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of late Apostle Kwadwo Safo confirmed that former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo is in stable condition and responding positively to treatment following a shooting incident over the weekend during a succession dispute within the Kristo Asafo Mission. The family stated that Apostle Kwadwo Safo initially designated his son Israel Nana Kwadwo Safo as successor in 2017 but later revoked this after concerns about business declines and changes to church principles.
22 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Sarah Adwoa Safo, former MP for Dome-Kwabenya, was shot at while attempting to serve a court injunction on her younger brother Israel Kwadwo Safo to halt an installation ceremony at the Kristo Asafo Mission, where the brothers are in dispute over succession following their father Apostle Kwadwo Safo's death in September 2025. She is reported to be in stable condition.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Police have summoned Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena in connection with a shooting incident at Kwabenya on June 21. Six private security personnel have been arrested in connection with the incident; police recovered five pump-action guns and one pistol, and former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo sustained injuries but is in stable condition.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The current MP for Dome-Kwabenya visited former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo at 37 Military Hospital following an alleged shooting incident at her brother's residence on June 21, 2026. The MP called for a thorough police investigation and condemned the act of violence.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of late Apostle Kwadwo Safo has rejected claims by his son Akofena to leadership of Kristo Asafo Mission, stating that Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, the former MP for Dome-Kwabenya, is the duly recognised Head of the Kwadwo Safo Family. The statement follows a shooting incident at the residence of Adwoa Safo's brother, though Adwoa Safo is reported to be in stable condition and responding positively to medical treatment.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Two senior members of the Kristo Asafo Mission have filed a High Court suit in Accra challenging the eligibility of Israel Kwadwo Safo to succeed the late founder Apostle Kwadwo Safo, arguing the proposed succession violates the church's constitution.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah paid tribute to the late Apostle Emeritus Prof. Ing. Kwadwo Safo, an inventor, industrialist, and founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission, describing him as an exceptional visionary who dedicated his life to improving others' lives and advancing national development.
3 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The final funeral rites of Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo, founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission and head of the Kantanka Group, will be held July 30 in Gomoa Mpota, Central Region, followed by a national farewell ceremony at Independence Square in Accra on July 31 and a thanksgiving service in Kumasi on August 1.
20 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Gospel musician Dr. Collins Nyantachie has released a new project titled Obe Tumi Ay3, a six-track album gaining traction on digital platforms and local airwaves, featuring collaborations with rising acts like Francis Amo and blending gospel and Highlife influences.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →