Adwoa Safo’s Mother Attends Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka’s Burial Proceedings Despite Court Injunction

The burial of Apostle Prof. Emeritus Kwadwo Safo Kantanka is proceeding at the funeral grounds in Goma Mpota, despite an interim injunction issued by the Accra High Court. The court order has drawn attention to a disagreement between sections of the Kantanka family and the Kristo Asafo Mission over who holds the legal authority to organise the late industrialist's final rites.

Family Members Attend Funeral Amid Court Injunction

Ewurama Badu, the mother of former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo, arrived at the funeral grounds dressed in a black mourning outfit and matching headscarf. She was escorted by other family members through the funeral grounds, where she paused to exchange greetings with mourners before joining the rest of the family at the ceremony.

Safo Akofena, a member of the Kantanka family, claimed in a video that Adwoa Safo had denied him access to their father's body, describing the situation as embarrassing. His claims came just a day after he announced at a press conference that the funeral arrangements had been cancelled and that the previously announced date would not stand.

The decision to proceed with the burial has drawn considerable attention, as the court order had temporarily halted the planned funeral. Police reportedly intercepted a hearse transporting Apostle Kantanka's body to the funeral grounds over the court directive.

Family Rift Over Burial Arrangements

The disagreement between the Kantanka family and the Kristo Asafo Mission over who holds the legal authority to organise the late industrialist's final rites has led to a deepening rift between the two siblings, Adwoa Safo and Safo Akofena. The rift has sparked debate among Ghanaians, with some welcoming the move to proceed with the burial and others raising questions about the legal implications of holding the burial while the matter remains unresolved in court.

Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka was widely regarded as one of Ghana's most consequential figures in religion, engineering, and local manufacturing. Through the Kristo Asafo Mission and the Kantanka Group, he championed African innovation and self-reliance, producing locally assembled vehicles, electronics, and other manufactured goods at a time when such ambitions were considered improbable on the continent.

Outpouring of Grief at Funeral Grounds

His passing has left a significant void in both religious and industrial circles, and the outpouring of grief at the funeral grounds reflects the depth of his influence across generations of Ghanaians. Teary Mercy Asiedu shared a heartfelt tribute to the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo at the funeral grounds, as captured in a video shared widely on social media.

The burial of Apostle Prof. Emeritus Kwadwo Safo Kantanka is proceeding despite the interim injunction issued by the Accra High Court. The court order has drawn attention to a disagreement between sections of the Kantanka family and the Kristo Asafo Mission over who holds the legal authority to organise the late industrialist's final rites. The matter remains unresolved in court, and it is unclear what the next steps will be in resolving the dispute.

Source: Yen Entertainment