Adwoa Safo backs brother Israel K. Safo as head of Kantanka family, urges unity

Former Dome-Kwabenya legislator Sarah Adwoa Safo has publicly endorsed her brother, Israel Kwadwo Safo, as the leader of the Kantanka family and the Kristo Asafo Church, urging relatives and followers to work toward unity.

In a statement issued on Thursday, October 8, Adwoa Safo said the family must prioritise healing divisions and protect the reputation and achievements of their late father, Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo. She affirmed her support for Israel K. Safo’s leadership as the household and church move to settle internal disputes and preserve the Kantanka legacy.

Adwoa Safo also described reconciliation within the family as essential to maintaining the work and values established by Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo, according to the statement. She called on family members and stakeholders in the Kristo Asafo Church to cooperate and resist actions that could damage the founder’s standing.

Context and significance

The endorsement comes amid reported tensions within the Kantanka family and the Kristo Asafo Church following the death of Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo. Multiple local outlets reported that family members have been attempting to resolve disagreements over leadership and the direction of the church and associated institutions.

By publicly backing her brother, Adwoa Safo — who previously served as Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya — aims to lend weight to a reconciliation process and to consolidate support around Israel K. Safo. Her intervention is likely intended to reduce factionalism and provide a clear leadership choice as the family navigates succession and legacy issues.

What remains unclear

The reports do not provide details on how other family members or senior church figures have responded to Adwoa Safo’s endorsement. They also do not outline any formal process for transferring or confirming leadership within the Kantanka family or the Kristo Asafo Church.

Observers say unity among family members and church leaders would be important for the continuity of the founder’s ministries and businesses, but the outlets did not report specific plans or timelines for implementing reconciliatory steps.

Adwoa Safo’s statement frames her support as part of a broader appeal for cohesion and stewardship of her father’s accomplishments; beyond that, the available reports limit what is publicly known about next steps and reactions from other stakeholders.