Funeral Arrangements Announced for Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka
National farewell ceremony to be held at Independence Square as Ghana prepares to honour the late inventor and industrialist
- Apostle Kwadwo Safo to be laid to rest on July 30, 2026, at Gomoa Mpota
- National farewell service scheduled for July 31 at Independence Square
- Final thanksgiving service to be held on August 1 at Jackson Park
Funeral arrangements have been announced for renowned inventor, industrialist and founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission, Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Kantanka.
According to details released by the Head of the Kantanka Family, Sarah Adwoa Safo, together with the Kristo Asafo Mission and the Funeral Planning Committee, the celebrated inventor will be laid to rest on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Gomoa Mpota.
A national farewell ceremony is scheduled for Friday, July 31, at Independence Square, where dignitaries, traditional leaders, church members, industrialists and admirers from across Ghana and beyond are expected to gather to honour his memory.
The final funeral rites will end with a thanksgiving service on Saturday, August 1, at Jackson Park in celebration of his life and achievements.
Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo was widely admired for championing indigenous innovation and promoting self-reliance through technology and industrialisation in Ghana.
He founded the Kristo Asafo Mission in 1971 and later established the Kantanka Group, which became known for automobile manufacturing, engineering and technological innovation.
Through Kantanka Automobile, he gained national and international recognition for producing vehicles designed to suit African roads and conditions, while also introducing innovations in agriculture, electronics and machinery.
Beyond technology and manufacturing, Apostle Kwadwo Safo was also recognised for his philanthropic contributions in education, healthcare, job creation and skills training for the youth.
Since news of his passing emerged, tributes have continued to pour in from across the country, with many describing him as a symbol of African creativity, resilience and innovation.
