Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has paid glowing tribute to the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, highlighting his pioneering work in indigenous innovations and inspiring an industrial spirit in Ghanaians.
Dr. Bawumia emphasised Apostle Safo’s dedication to improving the lives of the less privileged through numerous philanthropic endeavours.
“Apostle Kwadwo Safo served Ghana beyond the capacity of a religious leader. As a religious leader, his open arms received me anytime I called on him. I departed his presence with lasting words of encouragement and wisdom,” Dr Bawumia added.
Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, the Founder and Leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission died on Thursday, September 11, 2025, according to family sources.
“On behalf of my family, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, the Kristo Asafo Mission, and all who mourn this irreparable loss.
“May his legacy continue to endure and inspire future generations to believe in our domestic solutions, serve their communities, and put Ghana first,” Dr Bawumia said in his social media handles.
Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka was born on August 26, 1948, in Bom, Ashanti Region.
Apostle Safo studied engineering at the Ghana Technical Works Institute (now Kumasi Technical University) and later trained as a welder.
He founded Kantanka Automobile, a Ghana-based automotive company producing vehicles like the Kantanka Omama SUV and Onantefo pickup truck and developed Ghana’s first locally made engine in 1998 using 75 per cent indigenous parts.
He created voice-controlled appliances, solar-powered technologies, and an electric car prototype.
He also designed musical instruments, including guitars, drums, and amplifiers, and the KTK O2 light helicopter.
As a religious leader, he founded the Kristo Asafo Mission, combining faith with technology, agriculture, and philanthropy.
He received national and international honours, including the Order of the Volta (2007), Grand Medal of Ghana (2000), and Millennium Excellence Award (2005).
Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka passed away on September 11, 2025, at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy of innovation, faith, and service.
GNA
