Fresh details from the final will of the late Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka have shed light on how the renowned industrialist and founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission distributed his company shares among family members and long-serving household staff.
According to reports, the will allocates a significant portion of Apostle Safo’s business interests to members of his household staff in recognition of their years of dedicated service. The document states that 50% of his 60% shareholding in several Kantanka-owned companies is to be shared equally among the named staff beneficiaries.
The companies covered under the distribution reportedly include:
Kantanka Automobile Company Limited
Kantanka Quarry Limited
Kantanka Media Limited
Kantanka Security Services Limited
Great Imperial Transport and Services Limited
Great Kosa Herbal Clinic Limited
KSK Organic Farms Limited
Modern Kosa Company Limited
Kantanka Herbal Pharmaceutical and Research Centre Limited.
The will also directs that any cash found in the late Apostle’s residence, personal safe or on his person at the time of his death be shared equally among the same household staff as a token of appreciation for their loyal service over the years. In addition, funds held in most of his bank accounts were reportedly bequeathed to the staff, while his Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) account was reserved exclusively for his biological children.
The revelations have generated widespread public discussion following the official reading of the will at the Accra High Court, which also confirmed Israel Kwadwo Safo Akofena as the successor to the Kantanka Empire and the leadership of the Kristo Asafo Mission.
Meanwhile, the family’s lawyer has clarified that church assets were not distributed as part of Apostle Safo’s estate. According to the lawyer, the will dealt with the late industrialist’s personal assets and shareholdings, while properties belonging to the Kristo Asafo Mission remain separate from his personal estate.
The publication of the will has intensified public interest in the succession of one of Ghana’s most influential entrepreneurs, whose legacy spans automobile manufacturing, engineering innovation, agriculture, media and religious leadership.
