By Sankofaonline News Desk
Accra, Ghana – Former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has publicly endorsed her brother, Israel Kwadwo Safo, as the leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission and the Kantanka Group, signaling what many believe could mark the end of months of uncertainty surrounding the succession of one of Ghana’s most influential religious and industrial families.
In a public statement issued on October 8, 2026, Adwoa Safo announced that she had chosen “the path of conciliation” and urged members of the Safo family and followers of the Kristo Asafo Church to unite behind her brother, popularly known as Akofena.
The declaration represents a major breakthrough in efforts to preserve the legacy of the late Apostle Emeritus Prof. Dr. Ing. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, whose passing in September 2025 left a significant leadership vacuum within both the church and the industrial conglomerate he built over several decades.
“Our father’s legacy transcends any one individual. It is a collective inheritance and a profound responsibility entrusted to us, as his children,” Adwoa Safo stated.
A Legacy Beyond One Family
The late Apostle Kwadwo Safo was more than a religious leader. Revered by followers as the “African Star,” he was a renowned inventor, industrialist, educator, philanthropist, and founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission.
Since establishing the church in 1971, he expanded its influence beyond spirituality into manufacturing, engineering, agriculture, education, and indigenous technology. Through Kantanka Automobile, he became a symbol of African innovation and self-reliance, earning admiration across Ghana and beyond.
His death on September 11, 2025, at the age of 77, created intense public interest regarding who would inherit the responsibility of guiding the Kristo Asafo movement and overseeing the vast Kantanka enterprise.
In the months that followed, reports of disagreements and differing views within sections of the family fueled speculation about the future direction of the church and business empire.
Choosing Unity Over Division
Adwoa Safo’s latest intervention appears designed to put those questions to rest.
By openly recognizing Israel Kwadwo Safo’s leadership and calling for reconciliation, the former legislator has effectively thrown her weight behind a united front aimed at protecting and advancing the vision established by their late father.
Observers say the move sends a powerful message that family cohesion and institutional stability must take precedence over internal disagreements.
For many members of the Kristo Asafo Mission, the announcement is being viewed as a pivotal moment that could strengthen confidence in the succession process and provide much-needed clarity regarding the future of the church.
A New Chapter for the Kantanka Empire
The endorsement also comes at a critical time for the Kantanka Group, which remains one of Ghana’s most recognizable indigenous brands.
From automobile manufacturing and engineering to agriculture and education, the organization faces growing expectations to build upon the achievements of its founder while adapting to a rapidly changing economic and technological landscape.
Supporters believe a unified family leadership structure will enable the organization to focus on growth, innovation, and the preservation of Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s vision rather than internal disputes.
Reactions Pour In
News of Adwoa Safo’s endorsement has already generated strong reactions across social media and among members of the Kristo Asafo fraternity.
Many supporters have welcomed the development, describing it as a mature and statesmanlike step toward family reconciliation and institutional stability.
Others have praised the former MP for placing the long-term interests of the church and the Kantanka legacy above personal considerations.
For followers of Kristo Asafo and admirers of the Kantanka brand, the announcement offers renewed hope that the values of unity, innovation, and self-reliance championed by the late founder will continue to guide the institution into the future.
The Road Ahead
With Adwoa Safo publicly backing her brother’s leadership, attention is likely to shift from succession debates to the broader challenge of sustaining and expanding one of Africa’s most celebrated indigenous enterprises.
As the family closes ranks and a new leadership chapter begins, many will be watching to see how Israel Kwadwo Safo steers the spiritual, industrial, and technological vision left behind by the man affectionately known as the African Star.
For now, one thing appears clear: the call for unity has been made, and the future of the Kristo Asafo Mission and the Kantanka empire may have found a clearer direction.
Source: Statement issued by Sarah Adwoa Safo.
Reporting by Sankofaonline News Desk.
