Apostle Kwadwo Safo Burial Arrangements: Kantanka Family Takes Legal Action

Apostle Kwadwo Safo Burial Arrangements: The Head of the Kantanka Family and Leader of Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana (KAMOG), Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I, has announced that the family has taken legal steps to ensure that the wishes of the late Apostle Prof. Emeritus Kwadwo Safo are respected in relation to his burial and final funeral rites.

Addressing the media at a press conference, Nana Akofena I said recent developments surrounding the funeral arrangements had created uncertainty and misinformation, making it necessary for him to publicly clarify the situation.

He explained that, since the passing of Apostle Kwadwo Safo, he and members of the Aduana Kotoko Royal Family had made several efforts to unite the family and reach an agreement on a dignified burial for their late father.

According to him, attempts were made to reconcile differences among family members, including his sister, former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo, through engagements with church elders, family heads, chiefs, queen mothers and other respected traditional leaders.

However, he stated that despite these interventions, the desired unity and consensus had not been achieved.

Nana Akofena I further revealed that concerns had emerged following the reading of the late Apostle’s last will, which was led by Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo.

He claimed that some aspects of the Will, particularly issues concerning custody of the mortal remains of Apostle Kwadwo Safo, had not been implemented as expected by the Kantanka Family.

“Following the reading of our late father’s last will, I had expected that the wishes and directives clearly expressed by our late father would be faithfully implemented. Regrettably, in my view, the implementation of those wishes has not proceeded in the manner contemplated by the Will,” he said.

As a result, Nana Akofena I disclosed that the family has instructed their legal representatives, Kwame Gyan & Associates, led by Prof. Kwame Gyan, to begin legal proceedings to seek the necessary relief from the courts.

He noted that the decision was taken reluctantly after exhausting all possible avenues for an amicable settlement.

The KAMOG leader appealed to members of Kristo Asafo Mission, the Kantanka Family, sympathisers and the general public to remain calm and avoid actions or statements that could worsen the situation.

He urged the public to allow the legal process to take its course while maintaining the values of peace, unity and respect that Apostle Kwadwo Safo promoted throughout his lifetime.

Nana Akofena I emphasised that the differences surrounding the funeral should not overshadow the legacy of Apostle Prof. Emeritus Kwadwo Safo, whose contributions to faith, innovation, industrialisation and national development remain significant.

He assured Ghanaians that every lawful effort would continue to be made to ensure that the late Apostle receives a befitting burial in line with his wishes, family customs and legal requirements.