How Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka distributed his shares in final will

A video circulating on social media on July 8, 2026, has brought renewed public attention to what is purported to be the last will and testament of Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission and the Kantanka Group of Companies.

In the video, details of the document were read aloud, outlining how the renowned inventor and industrialist intended to distribute his assets, appoint executors, and make arrangements for his burial.

According to the will, Apostle Kwadwo Safo directed that 50% of his 60% shares in several companies under the Kantanka Group be distributed among his house helps.

The companies listed include Kantanka Automobile Company Limited, Great Imperial and Transport Services Limited, Kantanka Quarry Limited, Modern Kosa Company Limited, KSK Organic Farms Limited, Kantanka Media Limited, Kantanka Security Services Limited, and Kantanka Herbal Pharmaceutical and Research Centre Limited.

"I give 50% out of my 60% shares in the following companies: Kantanka Automobile Company Limited, Great Imperial and Transport Services Limited, Kantanka Quarry Limited, Modern Kosa Company Limited, KSK Organic Farms Limited, Kantanka Media Limited, Kantanka Security Services Limited, and Kantanka Herbal Pharmaceutical and Research Centre Limited to the following persons," part of the will stated, adding that the beneficiaries are all his house helps.

The document also indicated that the will was made on August 26, 2022, and revoked all previous testamentary documents, particularly an earlier will dated August 26, 2020.

"I declare this day to be my last will and testament, which I made on August 26, 2022. I hereby revoke all wills or any other testamentary documents previously made by me before this day, especially my will dated August 26, 2020," the document read.

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The will further named Oduro Stephen, General Secretary of the Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana, together with Lawyer Kofi Safo Kantanka, as the executors and trustees responsible for administering the estate.

"I appoint Oduro Stephen of Accra Newtown, who is the General Secretary of Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana, and Lawyer Kofi Safo Kantanka to be executors and trustees of this will. I direct my executors and trustees to pay my just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses," it stated.

Regarding his burial arrangements, Apostle Kwadwo Safo reportedly instructed that his son, Kwadwo Safo Akofena, should assume custody of his body and oversee all funeral arrangements.

"I direct my son, Kwadwo Safo Akofena, to ensure custody and control of my body and also take control of my burial in accordance with my wishes as I have stated and directed in this my will," the document noted.

The will also expressed his desire to be buried in a royal mausoleum on his land at Gomoa in the Central Region.

"It is my wish, and I also direct that my body shall be interred in my royal mausoleum, beautifully crafted and designed on my land at Gomoa in the Central Region of Ghana," it added.

Additionally, the document directed that the Apostle Kwadwo Safo Centre be preserved as a tourist attraction.

"I direct that the special centre built in my honour, known as the Apostle Kwadwo Safo Centre, shall be a place for local and international tourism. It shall also contain 12 large rooms," the will concluded.