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Safo Kantanka’s will does not name a church leader, says Kwame Akufo
July 8, 2026
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Safo Kantanka’s will does not name a church leader, says Kwame Akufo

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Key Points

  • Private legal practitioner Kwame Akufo asserts that the late Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka's will does not automatically confer leadership of the Kristo Asafo Mission on any individual.
  • This challenges claims that Israel Kwadwo Safo Akofena was confirmed as the successor to the Kantanka Empire after the recent reading of the will.
  • Akufo explained that the will was drafted prior to constitutional amendments within the church, which subsequently altered the succession framework.
  • Although Akofena initially held a special place in the founder's plans and was designated to exercise authority, this designation was later repealed by the founder himself through constitutional reforms.
  • Therefore, by the time of Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka's death, Akofena was no longer the designated leader according to the church's updated constitution.

Why This Matters

This article is significant for Ghana as it addresses the succession of a prominent religious and industrial empire, the Kantanka Group/Kristo Asafo Mission, which holds considerable economic and social influence. Clarity and stability in leadership are crucial for the continued operations and contributions of such a major institution to Ghana's development and economy.

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