The planned burial and final funeral rites of the late Apostle Prof. Emeritus Kwadwo Safo have been thrown into uncertainty after Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I, who identifies himself as the Head of the Kantanka Family, announced that the family is heading to court over the implementation of the late industrialist’s last Will and testament. In a press statement issued on Monday, Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I, who claims to be the Leader of Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana (KAMOG), said the decision followed unsuccessful attempts to resolve disagreements within the family over arrangements for the burial of the founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission.
He said he had hoped the wishes contained in the late Apostle Safo’s will would be carried out after it was read by former Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo. “Following the reading of our late father’s Last Will and Testament, which was led by Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, I had expected that the wishes and directives clearly expressed by our late father would be faithfully implemented.” He, however, argued that events since then had not reflected what he believes the will intended.
“Regrettably, in my view, the implementation of those wishes has not proceeded in the manner contemplated by the Will. In particular, the Kantanka Family has not been given custody of the mortal remains of our late father, notwithstanding the provisions of the Will. “This, together with other matters in which, in my view, the wishes expressed by our late father have not been honoured, has further complicated efforts to achieve unity and consensus regarding his burial and final funeral rites.” According to him, several attempts were made after Apostle Safo’s death to unite the family and reach a common position on the funeral arrangements.
He said those efforts involved members of the Aduana Kotoko Royal Family, church elders, chiefs, queen mothers and other traditional leaders. He also disclosed that he personally reached out to his siblings, including Sarah Adwoa Safo, in an effort to promote reconciliation. Despite those engagements, he said, “the desired reconciliation has not been achieved,” describing the outcome as disappointing.
Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I announced that he and his family have now instructed Kwame Gyan & Associates, led by Prof. Kwame Gyan, to begin legal proceedings. “Consequently, my family and I have instructed our solici…
The leadership of the Kristo Asafo Mission has dismissed reports circulating on social media that its founder, Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, will be buried on July 30, describing the information as false and misleading. At a press conference on Monday, July 27, Akofena Safo Kantanka, son of the late founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission, said no date had been fixed for the burial of the renowned inventor, industrialist and religious leader.
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