Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Agyapong, has eulogized the late Founder of Kantanka Automobile and the Kristo Asafo Mission, Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, for his accomplishments and enduring legacies.

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According to him, the late innovator’s life’s work, which created employment opportunities, is proof that Ghanaians are capable of achieving anything.

Agyapong said that the late founder broke glass ceilings and restored hope among Ghanaians that they, too, can rely on their own resources and be innovative.

“Apostle Safo's life work proved a powerful truth: that the Ghanaian is capable of achieving anything. He shattered any lingering doubts about our ability to innovate, build and create a self-reliant nation,” he said in a statement on September 15, 2025.

Agyapong, a former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, expressed his sorrow upon hearing the news of Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka’s passing, describing him as a 'true titan of Ghanaian innovation and a visionary leader.'

“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, a true titan of Ghanaian innovation and a visionary leader. He was one of the greatest industrial pioneers this nation has ever known,” he added.

He further intimated that he had hoped the country would support him in promoting and championing his work on the global stage.

“I have always believed profoundly in his work and had hoped our nation could provide the strategic support necessary to propel his inventions onto the global stage. While we may regret past opportunities, the monumental legacy he leaves behind will forever serve as our inspiration,” he continued.

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Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo, a celebrated preacher, technological innovator, philanthropist, agriculturalist, and industrialist, popularly known as "Kantanka, the African Star," was reported dead on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

The Safo family and the Kristo Asafo Church confirmed that Apostle Safo died peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025.



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