By Peter Ansah,Samuel Obour
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Ghana’s former president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, visited the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka’s private residence to commiserate with the bereaved familyThere, the former president reflected on his days as the personal lawyer for the deceased industrialistHis heartwarming tribute featured the early days of Kantanka’s daughter, whom he mentored in law and politics
The former president of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, was spotted at the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka’s residence on September 12, 2025, to commiserate with the bereaved family.
Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, the founder of Kristo Asafo Mission and Kantanka Automobile, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, September 11, 2025, as confirmed by his family.
The president and his entourage, comprising Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin and former Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Opare, were welcomed with cheers as they arrived at the late Kantanka’s home.
Scores of mourners, including children, relatives and admirers, were seated when the former president was ushered in.
Akufo-Addo filed past Kantanka’s bereaved relatives to commiserate with them.
Akufo-Addo shares heartwarming tribute
In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, Akufo-Addo opened up about his personal relationship with Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka.
He confirmed the reports about him being the late religious leader’s personal lawyer decades ago, before he became president.
According to Akufo-Addo, he had a fruitful relationship with Kantanka as his lawyer. He noted that their relationship extended to the latter’s daughter, Sarah Adwoa Safo, the former MP for Dome Kwabenya constituency.
Akufo-Addo established that the late Kantanka introduced Adwoa Safo to him as an undergraduate who wanted to become a lawyer.
The Dome Kwabenya MP eventually became Akufo-Addo’s mentee in the field of law and politics.
During his presidency, Akufo-Addo aimed to support Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s efforts at Kantanka Automobile.
As reported by Graphic Online, the former president was invited to the 36th annual Christ Reformed Church (Kristo Asafo) Technology Exhibition in 2017, where he promised to amplify the late Kwadwo Safo’s efforts.
“Ghanaian scientists and inventors such as Apostle Safo are the kind of people my government will work with closely to speed up the industrialisation process. My government will protect, encourage and collaborate with Apostle Safo to take the nation higher in the area of science and technology,” Nana Akufo-Addo said.
Ghanaians mourn Apostle Kwadwo Safo
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from social media users.
@1jbu_ said:
Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka’s legacy is one of innovation, faith, and service. His impact on Ghana will endure. May he rest well. 🙏🏾
@OseitheQueen remarked:
And according to his daughter Adwoa Sarfo, it was under Nana Addo’s government that his father’s transport yard was demolished. We love the dead more than the living
@westerntogolan
“After demolishing his transport business, he is there to mourn with them? Wicked man.”
Prophecy on Apostle Safo’s death surfaces
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that a prophecy about Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s death surfaced on social media following his tragic passing.
Ghanaian man of God, Prophet Amoako Atta of the Lord’s Parliament Chapel International, foretold the industrialist’s death in his sermon on August 31.
After Apostle Safo’s death was confirmed on September 14, Amoako Atta reposted the video as evidence that he was given the gift of prophecy.
Source: YEN.com.gh
