Israel Kwadwo Safo Akofena has been confirmed as the successor to the Kantanka Empire following the reading of the will of the late Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka at the Accra High Court.
The confirmation came on Monday, July 6, after the late founder’s will was officially read, bringing clarity to the leadership succession of the Kristo Asafo Mission and the Kantanka Empire.
Speaking to journalists after the court proceedings, Kristo Asafo Mission member Richard Brown, popularly known as Osebo the Zaraman, pledged his support for both the family and Akofena, saying he would respect the wishes of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo as outlined in the will.
“If our father decided to leave all his properties to Akofena, I have no reason to object. During my previous press conference, I said he always valued peace. If his will clearly states that everything belongs to Akofena, then I have no choice but to respect that decision,” he said.
The court’s confirmation follows recent remarks by former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, who maintained that her late father left behind a valid will to govern the administration of his estate.
According to her, public discussions surrounding the matter had created the false impression that the dispute within the Kristo Asafo Mission centred on inheritance and ownership of the church’s assets.
She insisted that the real issue has always been the implementation of the final directives contained in Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s will, rather than a contest over his wealth or control of the mission’s properties.
The succession process has, however, been marred by divisions within the family and the mission, culminating in a shooting incident at Akofena’s residence.
The incident left Sarah Adwoa Safo in critical condition, with the family expressing plans to fly her abroad to receive further medical treatment.
