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.

Asantehene destools Kenyase No. 2 Chief, Odeneho Dadeako Nana Kwabena Nsia Ababio, after the Asante monarch ruled that the chief had breached key Asante customs and traditions.

The decision was announced during a meeting of the Asanteman Traditional Council on July 27, 2026, where Otumfuo Osei Tutu II reportedly stated that the chief’s actions were inconsistent with the responsibilities expected of a traditional leader and custodian of Asante culture.

Nana Kwabena Nsia Ababio, who had served as the Paramount Chief of Kenyase No. 2 for nearly 89 years, was reportedly the longest-serving paramount chief in the Asante Kingdom before his removal.

Reports indicate that the destoolment also affected some kingmakers within the traditional area, who were accused of violating their oaths of office. However, some council members, including the Kontihene, were reportedly spared, while certain linguists and other officials were reinstated.

According to reports, the Asantehene accused the chief of creating an unauthorised traditional position known as Hyiawohene, arguing that such a decision was beyond his authority and contrary to Asante customs.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is said to have reminded Nana Kwabena Nsia Ababio of previous warnings regarding his conduct and decisions within the traditional area.

The Asante monarch reportedly questioned the chief’s authority to establish the position, explaining that traditional structures within Asanteman must be respected and preserved.

“You were a courtier at Hyiawohemaa’s house, so how can you create that position?” the Asantehene was reported to have said.

Otumfuo further accused the chief of failing to uphold the values attached to his stool and stated that repeated counsel and warnings had not resulted in a change of conduct.

Following the ruling, the traditional process of destoolment was carried out, including the removal of the chief’s footwear, which forms part of the customary procedure. Individuals appointed to complete the necessary rites were also instructed to perform the required rituals to bring the process to a conclusion.

The removal of Nana Kwabena Nsia Ababio brings an end to a reign that lasted almost nine decades and highlights the Asante Kingdom’s continued commitment to enforcing traditional authority and cultural regulations.

The spokesperson to NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, Dr. Palgrave Boakye Danquah, has said that, Bernard Antwi Boasiako’s health and well-being have become the immediate priority over his bid to contest the party’s national chairmanship race due to his improvement.

Speaking on developments surrounding Wontumi’s prison sentence on Kessben Maakye show in Accra, Dr. Boakye Danquah disclosed that the NPP stalwart has spent eight days in Nsawam Prison, describing the experience as emotionally difficult for his family and supporters.

According to him, Wontumi is currently battling three major court cases, including the Samleboi consession, Nimiri Forest and Exim Bank matters, adding that the legal team has been in court continuously since the NPP lost political power.

He praised lawyer Appiah-Kubi for his commitment to Wontumi’s defence and explained that the legal team had expected to secure a favourable outcome in court, but events unfolded differently.

The spokesperson further revealed that lawyer Atta Akyea had earlier sought an adjournment because he was out of the country and had also petitioned the Supreme Court for an interpretation of a constitutional provision, with a response still pending.
He claimed that after the court dismissed their applications and they observed the heavy presence of security personnel, they sensed the proceedings were unlikely to go in Wontumi’s favour.

Describing his emotional state after the hearing, Dr. Boakye Danquah said he left the courtroom in tears and sorrow .

He thanked the NPP leadership for standing by Wontumi, noting that several senior party officials had visited and encouraged him in prison.
On Wontumi’s political future, he maintained that the chairman’s well-being now takes precedence over his campaign, stating that the chairmanship bid has been suspended for the time being. He also argued that the party’s declaration of Wontumi as a political prisoner would insulate his eligibility under the NPP constitution.

The comments come as legal proceedings involving Chairman Wontumi continue to attract significant public and political attention.

By Maurice Otoo

A legal member behind a petition to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on South Africans xenophobic attacks on other African nationals, Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has invoked the legacy of Nelson Mandela to call for an end to xenophobic attacks in South Africa, urging Africans to embrace love, unity and peaceful coexistence.

Speaking on the issue of xenophobia on Kessben Maakye show in Accra, Dr. Boakye-Danquah said Mandela dedicated his life to uniting South Africans regardless of race, even after spending 27 years in prison under apartheid.
He noted that despite the suffering he endured, Mandela chose forgiveness over revenge, stressing that South Africans must emulate his example by showing love to one another and even other African nationals.

According to him, Mandela had every opportunity to remain in office for a second term but voluntarily stepped down after one term, handing over power in the interest of democracy and national unity.

Dr. Boakye-Danquah also reflected on South Africa’s political history, citing the African National Congress (ANC), the Democratic Alliance (DA), and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) led by Julius Malema as key political forces shaping the country’s democratic landscape.

He lamented that xenophobic attacks have persisted over the years, with migrants allegedly being unlawfully evicted from their homes over documentation issues.
“We rallied against it, but the attacks continued until it’s escalation that compelled the Government of Ghana to begin evacuating its citizens,” he stated.

Describing South Africa and Botswana as two of the Southern Hemisphere’s richest countries in mineral resources, he said South Africa hosts millions of immigrants seeking employment and better opportunities.

He added that unemployment among indigens in South Africa is because most of them are not skilled, noting that people often see South Africans holding placards under traffic light with inscription ” give me work”. However, other African nationals sees job opportunities in the country hence the heavy migration to seek greener pastures.

Dr. Boakye-Danquah further questioned what he described as the silence of the African Union (AU), the United Nations (UN), and other international organizations over recurring xenophobic violence.
He revealed this compelled him and his brother, Emmanuel Kutin, to petitioned the International Criminal Court over the matter, expressing optimism that the case will receive further attention.
“Our petition has received a lot of acclamation across the world. We are optimistic and will pursue the matter to the latter. If we have to visit the ICC, we will,” he said.

By Maurice Otoo

The  Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has apologised to President John Dramani Mahama and former First Lady Lordina Mahama over comments he made during the 2024 general election campaign.

The apology was disclosed by his spokesperson, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, who said the gesture was aimed at promoting reconciliation and goodwill.

According to Boakye-Danquah, Wontumi expressed regret if any of his campaign remarks against President Mahama and his wife were considered offensive or went beyond acceptable limits.

“The first call is to render an apology, and I think that is important. Former Chairman renders an apology to him if, at some stage, the conversations went overboard, which was never intended,” he said in an interview with Citi News.

He further appealed to President Mahama to consider granting clemency to the former NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman.

However, Boakye-Danquah clarified that the apology should not be interpreted as an admission that political differences influenced the legal case against Wontumi.

“Not at all. We are aware that in this country there are influences. If you are able to identify those influences and begin making amends, I think we build a better society for all of us to live in,” he added.

Chairman Wontumi is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence after the Criminal Court 4 Division of the High Court found him guilty on six charges related to illegal mining activities at the Samreboi Forest in the Western Region.

The case involved Akonta Mining Limited, owned by Wontumi, and another accused person, Kwame Antwi. Prosecutors accused them of unlawfully assigning mineral rights and facilitating mining operations without the required approvals under Ghana’s Minerals and Mining Act.

The apology comes amid calls for reconciliation and discussions surrounding possible presidential clemency for some convicted persons.