Police reportedly stop funeral vehicle carrying Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka’s body

Ghana Police Service has reportedly intercepted the hearse designated to transport the body of Apostle Prof. Emeritus Ing. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka from Transitions Funeral Home following a 10-day interim injunction issued by the Accra High Court.

The reported incident occurred on Friday as thousands of mourners gathered at Gomoa Mpota in the Central Region for the scheduled funeral of the founder and leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission.

According to reports circulating on social media and shared by CDR Africa, police officers stopped the hearse from leaving the funeral home in compliance with the court order, which temporarily suspends the funeral and burial arrangements pending the resolution of an ongoing legal dispute.

CDR Africa shared footage of the incident with the caption:

“Police have stopped the hearse meant to transport the body of the late Apostle Prof. Emeritus Ing. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka from Transitions Funeral Home over a court order, while the funeral continues in Gomoa.”

The injunction, granted by the Accra High Court on July 29, 2026, restrains former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo from proceeding with the funeral arrangements until the court determines who has the legal authority to organise the late religious leader’s final rites.

Despite the court order, large crowds of mourners travelled from different parts of Ghana to Gomoa Mpota to honour Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka. Many supporters arrived in organised buses to participate in what had been announced as his final funeral ceremony.

Several prominent personalities were also present at the venue, including actress Mercy Asiedu, fashion entrepreneur Osebo the Zaraman, traditional leaders, members of the Kristo Asafo Mission, family members and admirers.

The High Court’s interim injunction was issued to preserve the status quo while the legal dispute over the funeral and burial arrangements is heard and determined.

As of the time of publication, the Ghana Police Service has not released an official statement regarding the reported interception of the hearse. Likewise, the parties involved in the legal proceedings have yet to publicly comment on the latest development.