Kwadwo Safo Kantanka’s Will Gave Akofena Control Over His Body and Funeral, Not Entire Empire – Lawyer Clarifies

The legal representative of the late Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, Nana Kofi Safo Kantanka, has provided further clarification on the contents of the deceased’s will, stating that it does not expressly appoint Israel Kwadwo Safo Akofena as the successor to his father’s entire empire.

Speaking on the matter  on Utv, the lawyer explained that the will specifically entrusted Akofena with the custody and control of the late Apostle’s body, adding that this responsibility was not assigned to any other individual.

According to Nana Kofi Safo Kantanka, the will also authorises Akofena to take charge of the funeral arrangements and burial of the late founder. He stressed that the instructions in the will clearly place responsibility for the body, burial and funeral in Akofena’s hands.

Addressing questions about a funeral date announced by some members of the family, Nana Kofi Safo Kantanka said a decision had been reached to maintain the scheduled date after consultations with church leadership.

He explained that although discussions were held, the family resolved to keep the previously announced funeral date in the interest of peace and unity.

“They have made up their minds to maintain the date for the funeral after meeting the church leadership, and for the sake of peace, we have decided to maintain the date,” he stated.

The lawyer further clarified that while the will gave Akofena responsibility over the late Apostle’s body and funeral arrangements, it did not specifically state that he should inherit or take over the entire Kristo Asafo empire.

He noted that the role assigned to Akofena in the will relates to the care of the body and funeral matters, while the position of family head is separate from ownership or control of the deceased’s wider empire.

Nana Kofi Safo Kantanka also disclosed that the late Apostle bequeathed all his personal clothing, footwear and other apparel to Akofena. However, he emphasised that the deceased’s empire was not included among the assets specifically willed to him.

The clarification comes amid ongoing public interest and differing interpretations surrounding the contents of the late Apostle’s will and the succession arrangements following his passing.