BY Nadia Ntiamoah
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Apostle Kwadwo Safo, a renowned religious leader, inventor, and philanthropist.
Apostle Safo, popularly known as “Kantanka” or the “Star of Africa,” died on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the age of 77.
The NPP described Apostle Safo’s death as a profound blow to the nation, highlighting his lifelong dedication to innovation and community service.
As the founder and leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission, he inspired countless Ghanaians through his work in religion, agriculture, and industry.
His legacy as a generational inventor and industrialist is evident in the establishment of the KOSA network of companies and the Kantanka Group, which includes Kantanka Automobile, a wholly Ghanaian-owned automotive company.
Apostle Safo’s innovations extended beyond the automotive industry.
He developed locally made vehicles, agricultural tools, and other practical solutions that addressed real challenges faced by farmers, entrepreneurs, and families across Ghana.
His commitment to self-reliance and indigenous innovation inspired many young Ghanaians to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
The NPP noted Apostle Safo’s strong ties to the party, particularly in the Dome Kwabenya Constituency, where his daughter, Sarah Adwoa Safo, served as a Member of Parliament for three terms on the NPP ticket.
He was remembered as a key pillar of support, offering guidance and resources that strengthened community ties and political efforts in the area.
The NPP extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved family, the Kristo Asafo Mission, and the wider Ghanaian public.
The party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, signed a statement paying tribute to Apostle Safo’s legacy and describing him as an “extraordinary, illustrious citizen.”
The statement read, “May the soul of our dearly departed find comfort in God’s bosom, and may the family he left behind, and indeed, all of us in the Party and beyond, find fortitude to bear this great loss”.
