By Collins Sarkodieh 
The long-standing leadership discussion surrounding one of Ghana’s most iconic industrial and religious institutions has reached a major legal milestone. The official will of the late Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka was formally read in court on Monday, July 6, 2026, bringing fresh clarity to the future of his massive estate.
The legal proceedings officially confirmed Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena as the legitimate successor to the vast Kantanka Empire. The decisive courtroom announcement comes at a crucial time for the family and followers, providing a clear path forward for the multi-million-cedi conglomerate.
The reading of the late patriarch’s final wishes serves as a vital anchor for both the family and the general public. Before this official judicial disclosure, various factions within the family and the Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana had engaged in intense discussions regarding who would inherit the mantle of leadership.
By presenting and verifying the authentic will in a court of law, the legal system has successfully validated the final wishes of the visionary inventor. Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena will now formally take full charge of the administrative and structural affairs of the indigenous manufacturing empire.
The incoming leader inherits a massive national legacy that combines deep spiritual leadership with cutting edge local industrialization. The late Apostle Safo, affectionately called the Star of Africa, built a sprawling network that spans automobile assembly plants, large scale organic farming setups, and extensive alternative healthcare research facilities.
Ghanaians are looking up to Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena to maintain the core principles of self-reliance and technological innovation that his father championed. The corporate world is highly eager to see how the new leadership will expand the assembly of local Kantanka vehicles to compete effectively within the broader West African market.
With the critical question of corporate succession legally settled, the joint family can now channel its full energy into planning a befitting farewell for the late industrialist. The family had previously announced that final funeral rites for the legendary philanthropist will take place at the end of July 2026.
The formal burial activities will kick off at Apostle Safo Suaye at Gomoa Mpota in the Central Region, followed by a massive national funeral service at the Independence Square in Accra. Church members and ordinary citizens can now look forward to celebrating the extraordinary life of the late leader with complete unity and peace of mind.
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