Thousands Gather As Akofena Honours Safo Kantanka
Thousands of members of the Kristo Asafo Mission from across the Ashanti Region have gathered at Esumegya to honour the memory and legacy of the late Apostle Dr. Engineer Kwadwo Safo Kantanka.
The gathering, which brought together members from the church’s 33 branches in the region, formed part of activities to commemorate the birthday and celebrate the enduring legacy of the late founder.
The event was led by the current leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission and head of the Kantanka Empire, Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena.
As part of the commemoration, Nana Akofena donated more than 1,500 pieces of clothing to residents and various groups within Esumegya and surrounding communities.
The donation, according to Nana Akofena, was made to fulfil the legacy of his late father and to continue his tradition of touching lives and supporting communities.
Before the presentation of the items, Nana Akofena paid a courtesy call on the Omanhene of the Esumegya Traditional Council, Nana Kusi Intraama.
The two held a warm and fruitful discussion on issues concerning the traditional area, the Kristo Asafo Mission and the Kantanka family.
Nana Akofena, who expressed happiness about meeting the Omanhene, said he was delighted to be in Esumegya and to participate in the activities in such a cheerful atmosphere.
He was accompanied by the Chairman of the Kristo Asafo Council of State, Lawyer Owusu Badu; General Secretary of the church, Dr. Oduro Addo; a member of the National Executive Council (NEC), Nana Amoako; and other members of the church’s procurement board.
Unity Call
The Omanhene, Nana Kusi Intraama, used the occasion to charge Nana Akofena to remain a unifying force within the Kristo Asafo Mission and the wider Kantanka family.
He called on the church leadership and members, as well as the Kantanka family, to remain united and work together to protect the values and legacy left behind by the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka.
Nana Intraama also commended Nana Akofena for returning to Esumegya to honour his father’s memory and for extending support to residents and other groups.
Donation
The more than 1,500 pieces of clothing were distributed among traditional leaders, members of the late Apostle’s family, security personnel, health workers, elders and the general public.
Traditional leaders received 100 pieces, while 230 pieces were presented to members of Apostle Safo’s royal family.
Police personnel in the communities received 90 pieces, with 15 pieces going to health personnel.
Ten pieces were presented to elders of Asantemanso, while 300 pieces were allocated to the Apostle’s household at Atonsu.
The general public received 600 pieces.
Nana Akofena personally presented clothing to some elderly women who attended the programme, with the beneficiaries expressing their appreciation for the gesture.
They thanked Nana Akofena for remembering them and described the donation as a demonstration of his commitment to continuing his late father’s legacy of service to humanity.
Legacy
The gathering at the Esumegya playing grounds was also a significant reminder of the strong connection between the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, his family and the community.
The large turnout of Kristo Asafo members from across the Ashanti Region created a colourful atmosphere as members joined traditional leaders, relatives and residents to celebrate the life and works of the late Apostle.
Nana Akofena said the commemoration was not only to remember his late father but also to inspire members of the church and the wider public to uphold the values of unity, service, compassion and community development.
He reiterated his commitment to preserving the legacy of Apostle Dr. Engineer Kwadwo Safo Kantanka and ensuring that it continued to make a positive impact on society.
The event ended with prayers, fellowship and thanksgiving, with members and residents calling for the continued strengthening of the relationship between the Kristo Asafo Mission, the Kantanka family and the people of Esumegya.
