The planned burial of the late Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka has been thrown into uncertainty after some members of his family filed a suit at the High Court seeking an injunction to stop the funeral.
The applicants contend that the current burial arrangements do not comply with the provisions of the Kristo Asafo founder’s last will and testament and are asking the court to suspend the funeral until the dispute is resolved.
According to the family members behind the suit, proceeding with the burial under the existing plans would violate the late Apostle’s expressed wishes and could compromise the proper administration of his estate.
The legal action is the latest chapter in a series of disputes that have emerged within the Kantanka family following the death of the renowned religious leader, inventor and industrialist.
Earlier this year, the High Court ruled that Israel Kwadwo Safo Akofena is the lawful successor to the Kantanka Empire in accordance with Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s will.
Although the decision affirmed Akofena’s leadership of the church, it did not bring an end to disagreements surrounding the late founder’s estate and burial arrangements, with lawyers representing Adwoa Safo maintaining that aspects of the succession remain contested.
The latest application now shifts the focus to the funeral plans, with the plaintiffs insisting that every aspect of the burial should strictly reflect the instructions contained in the late Apostle’s will.
The respondents are expected to respond to the application before the High Court determines whether to grant an injunction that would suspend the burial or allow the funeral to proceed as scheduled.
The court’s decision is expected to have a significant impact on preparations for the funeral, which is due to take place in the coming days.
Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, founder and leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission, was widely recognised for his contributions to religion, technology, manufacturing and innovation in Ghana.
His death marked the end of decades of leadership of one of the country’s most influential indigenous religious movements, but legal disputes over his estate and final wishes continue to shape events following his passing.
