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Kristo Asafo Mission

Also known as: Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana

Kristo Asafo Mission — religious organization founded by late Apostle Kwadwo Safo, currently experiencing succession dispute and leadership transition in June 2026.

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  1. May 2026

  2. The Chronicle

    The final funeral rites of renowned Ghanaian inventor, industrialist, philanthropist and founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission, Apostle Dr. …

    Apostle Kwadwo Safo ‘Goes Home’ July 30

  3. 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

  4. Joy Online

    Renowned inventor, industrialist and founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission, Kwadwo Safo, will be laid to rest on Thursday, 30 July 2026, as Ghana prepares for a three-day funeral programme in his honour. …

    Kristo Asafo founder Apostle Kwadwo Safo to be buried on July 30
Politics

Kristo Asafo Mission denies Sarah Adwoa Safo was shot at ceremony

The News

The Kristo Asafo Mission has accused former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo of misleading the public about sustaining gunshot wounds during an enstoolment ceremony on its Kwabenya property on June 21, 2026, saying she instead forcefully drove her vehicle into the entrance gates. The mission categorically rejected media and social media claims that Ms. Safo was shot by her brother, stating no such shooting occurred.

14 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

Yesterday

  1. Kristo Asafo Mission denies Sarah Adwoa Safo was shot at ceremony

    The Kristo Asafo Mission has accused former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo of misleading the public about sustaining gunshot wounds during an enstoolment ceremony on its Kwabenya property on June 21, 2026, saying she instead forcefully drove her vehicle into the entrance gates. The mission categorically rejected media and social media claims that Ms. Safo was shot by her brother, stating no such shooting occurred.

    14 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I installed as Kristo Asafo Mission leader

    The Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana has installed Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I, son of late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, as the new head of the church, announced on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The installation comes amid reports of a court injunction seeking to halt the process and unconfirmed reports of an alleged shooting incident.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online →

  3. Kristo Asafo Church denies shooting claim involving Adwoa Safo

    The Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana has rejected social media claims that former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo was shot by her brother during an incident at the church's Kwabenya property, stating that no shooting occurred.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online →

  4. Police reinforce Kwabenya security after gunfire incident

    Ghana Police Service has significantly reinforced security at the Akofena Palace in Kwabenya following a reported gunfire incident on Sunday that injured former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo during activities connected to the installation of a successor to the late founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online →

  5. Former Dome-Kwabenya MP injured in alleged shooting incident

    Sarah Adwoa Safo, former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, is receiving medical treatment after gunmen allegedly opened fire on her vehicle near her brother's residence on Sunday during a gathering connected to succession efforts within the Kristo Asafo Mission. She was struck by a bullet near her neck but is reported to be in stable condition.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online →

  6. Church leadership dispute over founder's successor goes to court

    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 →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Chief of Staff Julius Debrah honours late Apostle Kwadwo Safo

    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 →

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 →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Apostle Kwadwo Safo funeral rites scheduled for July 30–August 1

    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 →

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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