Kwadwo Safo’s Final Journey: Family Sets July 30 Funeral at Kantanka Centre

Preparations for the burial and final funeral rites of the late Apostle Emeritus Professor Ing. Kwadwo Safo have reached their final stages, with his family, children, and the leadership of the Kristo Asafo Mission pledging to give the revered spiritual leader, industrialist, inventor, technologist, farmer, and philanthropist a befitting farewell.

The family has announced that following earlier discussions surrounding succession matters, all differences have been resolved, allowing everyone to focus on celebrating the remarkable life, achievements, and enduring legacy of one of Ghana’s greatest innovators and nation-builders.

The burial ceremony of the late Apostle Emeritus Prof. Ing. Kwadwo Safo will take place on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Kantanka Automobile Manufacturing Centre at Gomoa Mpota in the Central Region.

The venue, which serves as the industrial hub established by the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo, represents his lifelong dream of creating a fully Ghanaian automobile manufacturing industry.

According to the family, the arrangements are being carried out in line with his final wishes. Apostle Kwadwo Safo left detailed instructions on how he wanted to be remembered, leading to the construction of a magnificent memorial building within the industrial complex to preserve his legacy.

The memorial facility will house his personal belongings, including his clothing, footwear, tools, inventions, prototypes, and selected works. It will serve as a permanent centre where future generations can learn about his contributions to Ghana’s industrialisation, technological advancement, and national development.

The national funeral service will follow on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Black Star Square (Independence Square) in Accra, where thousands of mourners from Ghana and beyond are expected to gather to honour the iconic industrialist, inventor, and spiritual leader.

The funeral is expected to attract a high-profile gathering of dignitaries from the political, traditional, religious, diplomatic, and business communities.

President John Dramani Mahama is expected to lead the nation’s tribute, alongside Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, government ministers, and other senior officials.

Former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo have also expressed their willingness to attend the funeral in honour of Apostle Emeritus Prof. Ing. Kwadwo Safo.

Joining them will be former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, as well as national executives of both the NPP and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, together with Members of Parliament from both the Majority and Minority sides, are also expected to attend.

In a special parliamentary tribute, the Speaker has directed that a statement be made on the floor of Parliament in memory of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo. Members of Parliament from both sides are expected to recognise his extraordinary contributions to engineering, automobile manufacturing, agriculture, education, science, and technology.

The funeral at the Black Star Square will also bring together thousands of members of the Kristo Asafo Mission from across Ghana, as well as representatives from the Church’s international missions, who will join family members, friends, admirers, and well-wishers to celebrate the life of their founder and spiritual leader.

The final funeral activities will end with a Thanksgiving Service on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi.

The service will provide an opportunity for family members, Kristo Asafo Mission members, friends, sympathisers, and the general public to give thanks for the life and achievements of a man whose vision inspired generations.

Apostle Emeritus Professor Ing. Kwadwo Safo leaves behind a legacy of innovation, self-reliance, industrial excellence, and service to humanity.

Through his pioneering work in automobile manufacturing, engineering, agriculture, education, science, and technology, he demonstrated Ghanaian and African creativity and the ability to develop solutions to local challenges.

His contributions remain a lasting testament to Ghanaian ingenuity and resilience, with his life’s work expected to continue inspiring generations to come.

Source:www.ghanaweb.com