Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed his condolences for the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo, founder of the Kristo Asafo Church and Kantanka Group of Companies, who passed away last Thursday at the age of 77.
He noted that Apostle Safo “served Ghana beyond the capacity of a religious leader”.
In his response to this sad news, Dr. Bawumia praised Apostle Safo’s role in promoting indigenous innovations and instilling an industrial spirit within Ghanaians.
He remarked, “He was also dedicated to improving the lives of the less privileged in society as witnessed in his celebrated numerous philanthropic endeavours”.
Here’s the full statement from Dr. Bawumia:
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.
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.
Born August 26, 1948, he died on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Apostle Kwadwo Safo established himself over the years as a prominent preacher, inventor, innovator, physicist, chemist, biologist, agriculturalist, and philanthropist.
Affectionately known as ‘The Star of Africa,’ he was the founder of the Great KOSA network of companies and served as the Chairman of the Kantanka Group of Companies.
He founded Kantanka Automobile, a Ghana-based automotive company, along with the Kristo Asafo Mission, which is both a religious and industrial organisation.
Apostle Safo is well recognised for his contributions to local manufacturing and technological innovation in Ghana, particularly with vehicles such as the Kantanka Omama SUV and the Onantefo pickup truck, designed specifically for African markets.
