Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President, has paid tribute to the founder of the Kristo Asafo Church and the Kantanka Group of Companies, Apostle Kwadwo Safo.
The late Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s death was announced on Sunday, 14, 2025.
The news was announced in a statement by Sarah Adwoa Safo (former MP for Dome Kwabenya).
According to the statement, Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo passed away peacefully on Thursday, 11th September 2025.
The family described him, saying, “Apostle Safo was a true genius, the beacon of hope for many, a father to the fatherless. Ghana has indeed lost a gallant son and a true legend”.
The family requested that the public respect their privacy during this period of mourning.
Dr Bawumia, in his tribute, described Apostle Kwadwo Safo as more than a religious leader, praising his innovation and philanthropy.
He wrote in a state on X, Sunday, September 14, I have received with deep sadness the news of the passing of Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, a pioneering Ghanaian innovator; and the founder and leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission.
Apostle Safo served Ghana beyond the capacity of a religious leader. He pioneered indigenous innovations and forcefully inspired an industrial spirit amongst Ghanaians. He was also dedicated to improving the lives of the less privileged in society as witnessed in his celebrated numerous philanthropic endeavours”.
Bawumia’s statement added, “As a religious leader, his open arms received me. Anytime I called on him, I departed his presence with lasting words of encouragement and wisdom.
On behalf of my family, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, the Kristo Asafo Mission, and all who mourn this irreparable loss.
May his legacy continue to endure and inspire future generations to believe in our domestic solutions, serve their communities, and put Ghana first”.
The late Apostle Kwadwo Safo was a celebrated man of God, technological innovator, philanthropist, agriculturalist, and industrialist, and also known as “Kantanka, the African Star”.
Read the family statement below:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE PASSING OF APOSTLE DR. KWADWO SAFO
With profound sorrow and deepest grief, the Safo Family and the Kristo Asafo Church announce the peaceful passing of Ghana’s beloved man of God, the greatest technological icon, philanthropist, agriculturalist, and industrialist popularly referred to as “Kantanka, the African Star”.
Our dearest Father passed away peacefully on Thursday, 11th September 2025.
Romans 14:8 states, “For if we live, we live to the Lord and if we die, we die to the Lord”.
Apostle Safo was a true genius, the beacon of hope for many, a father to the fatherless. Ghana has indeed lost a gallant son and a true legend.
His unique persona was shaped by his life struggles, dreams, resilience, courage, determination and dedication to His calling and conviction.
During this time of grief, we humbly request that the general public respect the privacy of the family and loved ones.
The burial and funeral arrangements shall be duly communicated in the coming days.
Signed
Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo (Esq)
See the post below:
I have received with deep sadness the news of the passing of Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, a pioneering Ghanaian innovator; and the founder and leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission.
— Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (@MBawumia) September 14, 2025
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