A major family dispute has erupted over the final funeral rites of renowned Ghanaian industrialist and religious leader Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, with former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo declaring that the planned ceremony will proceed despite a contrary directive from her brother.
Speaking on the Angel Morning Show on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Adwoa Safo rejected Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena’s announcement suspending the funeral. She argued that he lacked the authority to cancel arrangements that had already been extensively planned and communicated to the public.
Akofena, who identifies himself as head of the Kantanka family and leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission, had earlier announced that no burial would take place on July 30. He said disagreements surrounding the implementation of their late father’s will remained unresolved and disclosed that lawyers had been instructed to seek the court’s intervention.
However, Adwoa Safo maintained that her brother had played no meaningful role in the arrangements following their father’s death, including preparations for the 40-day observance. She questioned his basis for attempting to halt a ceremony that others had spent significant time and resources organising.
The former lawmaker further revealed that she was present during her father’s final moments and had been entrusted with personal responsibilities concerning matters to be handled after his passing. She described fulfilling those wishes as both a sacred duty and a moral obligation.
According to Adwoa Safo, the funeral arrangements were made in consultation with the Manhyia Palace, with Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II reportedly playing an important role in determining the dates. She added that government officials, traditional leaders and other dignitaries had already been informed and were expected to attend.
Akofena’s camp insists that the late industrialist’s burial should not proceed until the courts address the disagreement over his will and final wishes. The Kristo Asafo leadership has therefore urged the public to disregard reports that the burial will take place on July 30.
With both sides refusing to back down, the burial of one of Ghana’s most celebrated inventors has now become the centre of a painful family and legal confrontation.
