Ghana will bid a final farewell to Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo, renowned industrialist and founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission, with funeral and burial rites commencing on July 30, 2026.
According to arrangements released by the Kantanka family, the Kristo Asafo Mission, former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo, and the Funeral Planning Committee, the burial service for the celebrated religious leader and innovator will be held at Gomoa Mpota in the Central Region.
A national farewell ceremony is scheduled for July 31 at Independence Square in Accra, where thousands of mourners, dignitaries, traditional leaders, church members, politicians, and admirers are expected to gather in tribute to his life and legacy. The funeral activities will conclude with a thanksgiving service at Jackson Park in Kumasi on August 1.
Widely known as “Kantanka”, the late Apostle Safo was regarded as one of Ghana’s most influential indigenous innovators, whose pioneering work advanced conversations on African industrialisation, technology, and self-reliance. He founded the Kristo Asafo Mission in 1971 before later establishing the Kantanka Group, which became known for promoting locally manufactured products and technological inventions.
Over the years, Apostle Safo gained continental recognition for pioneering Ghana’s automobile manufacturing industry through Kantanka Automobile, producing vehicles designed specifically for African road conditions and local markets. His annual technology exhibitions attracted widespread attention for showcasing locally engineered machines, electronics and industrial equipment developed under his leadership. Beyond engineering and manufacturing, Apostle Safo was also recognised for extensive humanitarian and philanthropic work carried out through the Kristo Asafo Mission and the Kantanka Group.
Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo’s institutions championed education, skills training, healthcare initiatives, and job creation, empowering thousands of young Ghanaians while advancing technical and vocational development. To many admirers, he embodied African ingenuity and innovation, with his lifelong advocacy for local production inspiring Ghana and the wider continent to trust in indigenous technological capabilities.
Following the announcement of his funeral arrangements, tributes have poured in from religious organisations, business leaders, politicians, and the public, with many hailing him as a visionary whose impact transcended both faith and industry. The funeral ceremonies are expected to attract large crowds from across Ghana and beyond, as the nation honours a man whose legacy became inseparably linked to faith, technology, and Africa’s industrial transformation.
Source: GraphicOnline