New Dates Announced for the Burial of Apostle Emeritus Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka
📍 Accra • by Znews • May 30, 2026
The former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has announced updated dates for the burial and funeral rites of the late Apostle Emeritus Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka. The decision follows consultations with family elders and leadership of the Kristo Asafo Church.
Initially scheduled for June 25, 2026, the ceremonies will now take place on July 30 and 31, 2026.
According to Madam Safo, the late industrialist and founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission will be laid to rest at Gomoa Mpota in the Central Region.
The main funeral service is expected to draw thousands of mourners and admirers to Independence Square in Accra on July 31, where a state-style farewell will be held in honor of the renowned inventor, entrepreneur, and religious leader. A thanksgiving service will follow the next week in Kumasi.
Dress code for mourners:
July 31 service – Black and red cloth featuring the image of the late Apostle
Thanksgiving service – White and black cloth
Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, celebrated for pioneering Ghana’s indigenous automobile manufacturing industry through Kantanka Automobile, passed away on September 11, 2025, at the age of 113.
Widely admired for blending faith, innovation, and African industrial ambition, the late Kristo Asafo leader left behind a legacy that transformed local manufacturing and inspired generations of young Ghanaian inventors and entrepreneurs.
The announcement of the new funeral dates sets the stage for what could become one of the largest funeral gatherings in recent years. Followers, political leaders, traditional authorities, and industry players are all preparing to honor a man many described as a symbol of Ghanaian ingenuity.
Initially scheduled for June 25, 2026, the ceremonies will now take place on July 30 and 31, 2026.
According to Madam Safo, the late industrialist and founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission will be laid to rest at Gomoa Mpota in the Central Region.
The main funeral service is expected to draw thousands of mourners and admirers to Independence Square in Accra on July 31, where a state-style farewell will be held in honor of the renowned inventor, entrepreneur, and religious leader. A thanksgiving service will follow the next week in Kumasi.
Dress code for mourners:
July 31 service – Black and red cloth featuring the image of the late Apostle
Thanksgiving service – White and black cloth
Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, celebrated for pioneering Ghana’s indigenous automobile manufacturing industry through Kantanka Automobile, passed away on September 11, 2025, at the age of 113.
Widely admired for blending faith, innovation, and African industrial ambition, the late Kristo Asafo leader left behind a legacy that transformed local manufacturing and inspired generations of young Ghanaian inventors and entrepreneurs.
The announcement of the new funeral dates sets the stage for what could become one of the largest funeral gatherings in recent years. Followers, political leaders, traditional authorities, and industry players are all preparing to honor a man many described as a symbol of Ghanaian ingenuity.
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