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The burial of the Founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana and renowned industrialist, Apostle Professor Emeritus Kwadwo Safo, originally scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026, has been suspended due to an unresolved dispute over the implementation of his final wishes.
The Head of the Kantanka Family and Leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission, Nana Kojo Safo Akofena, announced that all funeral arrangements have been put on hold until the courts determine matters arising from the late Apostle’s will.
According to Nana Akofena, the decision followed extensive but unsuccessful efforts to unite members of the family and reach a consensus on the burial arrangements. Mediation attempts involving traditional authorities, church elders, chiefs, queen mothers, and other respected personalities failed to resolve the disagreements.
As a result, the Kantanka Family has instructed its legal representatives, Kwame Gyan and Associates, led by Kwame Gyan, to initiate legal proceedings aimed at ensuring the late Apostle’s final wishes, as outlined in his will, are interpreted and enforced by the courts.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra, Nana Akofena appealed to members of the Kristo Asafo Mission, sympathizers, and the general public to remain calm and respect the legal process. He emphasized that no burial ceremony will take place on July 30, 2026.
Family’s Position
Nana Akofena described the decision to address the media as one of the most difficult he has ever made, noting that family and church matters are traditionally resolved through private dialogue and customary processes. However, he said growing speculation, uncertainty, and misinformation made it necessary to publicly clarify the family’s position.
Speaking in his capacity as both Head of the Kantanka Family and Leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission, he stressed that his primary objective has always been to ensure that Apostle Kwadwo Safo receives a dignified burial befitting his legacy and lifelong contributions to Ghana.
He explained that since the Apostle’s passing, every reasonable effort had been made to bring together all branches of the family to organize a fitting funeral. Despite those efforts, the level of unity and agreement required to proceed could not be achieved.
Reconciliation Efforts
Nana Akofena revealed that he personally initiated several reconciliation meetings with his siblings, including Sarah Adwoa Safo, in an effort to foster peace and unity ahead of their father’s burial.
He added that respected church leaders, family heads, chiefs, queen mothers, and eminent traditional authorities were also invited to mediate. Despite these interventions, the family was unable to reach a resolution.
Dispute Over the Will
According to Nana Akofena, the reading of Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s last will and testament had initially raised expectations that all of the deceased’s directives would be faithfully implemented. He noted that the reading of the will was conducted by Ms. Safo.
However, he alleged that several provisions of the will remain unfulfilled. Among the key concerns is the failure to transfer custody of the late Apostle’s mortal remains to the Kantanka Family, which he says is contrary to the instructions contained in the will. He further claimed that other directives have also not been implemented, deepening the disagreement and delaying the funeral.
Having exhausted all avenues for an amicable settlement, the family has now turned to the courts, seeking legal interpretation and enforcement of the late Apostle’s final wishes. Until that process is concluded, all burial arrangements remain suspended.
