Kwadwo vs Adwoa Safo: Document Showing Apostle Safo’s Alleged Instructions on Successor Emerges
- The alleged final wishes of the late Kristo Asafo Church founder, Apostle Kwadwo Safo, regarding his now-disputed succession, have emerged online
- An alleged document leaked by a member of the church showed that Apostle Safo apparently disinherited his son, Kwadwo Safo Jnr, before his death
- The trending document has emerged amid an ongoing power struggle between the late industrialist’s two prominent children, Kwadwo and Adwoa Safo
Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s apparent final instructions on which of his children should succeed him have emerged, with a copy of the Kristo Asafo constitution going viral online.
Source: Instagram
The Ghanaian man of God passed away on September 11, 2025, sparking a reported power struggle among his two most prominent children, former Dome Kwabenya Member of Parliament (MP), Sarah Adwoa Safo, and former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kantanka Group of Companies, Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena, popularly known as Kwadwo Safo Jnr.
On October 6, 2025, a family statement warned the public not to deal with Kwadwo Safo Jnr in any capacity as a representative of the Safo family.
“The family of the late Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo wishes to inform the general public that no individual, including Mr Kwadwo Safo Jnr, has been authorised to act on behalf of the family in any transactions related to the businesses of the late Apostle or in connection with the organisation of his funeral. The public is advised to desist from dealing with him on such matters,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, Adwoa Safo took over as the interim family head, leading delegations to Manhyia Palace and to visit other prominent Ghanaians to invite them to their late father’s 40-day observation.
Below is a TikTok video of the Safo family visiting Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia.
Apostle Safo allegedly amended Kristo Asafo constitution
Kwadwo Safo Jnr served as the CEO of the Kantanka Group of Companies for years and was seen as his father’s heir-apparent.
Following the family disclaimer, sources within the church claimed that Apostle Safo disinherited his son before his death and named Adwoa Safo as his successor.
In a new document seen by YEN.com.gh, one of the church insiders shared portions of what he claimed was the church’s constitution, showing it had been amended in 2024 with some new changes.
The amendment stated that Kwadwo Safo Jnr’s appointment as the next leader of the Kristo Asafo church had been revoked.
It also said that his then-appointment as his father's representative and interim leader of the church had also been revoked.
A clause in the constitution that protected his position was also reportedly repealed, ensuring Kwadwo Safo Jnr was no longer his father's chosen successor, as many had thought.
The Instagram post with the supposed document is below.
Source: TikTok
Kwadwo Safo Jnr predicts succession crisis
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Kwadwo Safo Jnr predicted that a succession crisis might occur after his father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo, passed on.
In a resurfaced interview with the Konnected Minds Podcast in September 2024, he said dynastic African empires often crumble due to the founders' decisions.
He explained that this was due to competing factions, especially in polygamous African homes, where each mother supports their child to be the chosen one.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
