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Ghana to bid farewell to Aps Kwadwo Safo as funeral rites set for July 30
May 19, 2026
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Ghana to bid farewell to Aps Kwadwo Safo as funeral rites set for July 30

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Key Points

  • The funeral and burial rites for Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo, founder of Kristo Asafo Mission and Kantanka Group, are scheduled to begin on July 30, 2026.
  • The burial service will be held at Gomoa Mpota, with a national farewell ceremony at Independence Square in Accra on July 31.
  • A thanksgiving service will conclude the activities at Jackson Park in Kumasi on August 1.
  • Apostle Safo, known as "Kantanka," was a celebrated indigenous innovator, pioneer of Ghana’s automobile industry, and advocate for African industrialization and self-reliance.
  • His legacy includes significant contributions to technology, local manufacturing, humanitarian work, and inspiring belief in indigenous capabilities.

Why This Matters

The passing and subsequent funeral arrangements for Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo are significant for Ghana as he was a national icon who championed indigenous innovation, technology, and self-reliance. His Kantanka Group and automobile manufacturing efforts not only put Ghana on the map for industrialization but also inspired a generation to believe in local capabilities, fostering a spirit of national pride and economic independence.

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