Kristo Asafo Keeps Safo Kantanka’s Philanthropic Legacy Alive With Donations
The Kristo Asafo Mission has renewed its commitment to preserving the philanthropic legacy of its late founder, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, with donations to the Kumasi Central Prison and the Kumasi Children’s Home.
The Bompata Branch of the church in Kumasi presented assorted food items, provisions, toiletries, sanitary pads, bottled water, drinks and an undisclosed cash amount to the two institutions as part of activities marking the late founder’s posthumous birthday
The gesture, which was replicated by several branches of the church across the country, was intended to provide support to vulnerable persons and institutions while keeping alive the values of compassion, service and generosity championed by Apostle Safo Kantanka during his lifetime.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the Head Pastor of the Bompata Branch, Sofo Osei Kwadwo, said the church considered charity a sacred responsibility inherited from its late founder.
He said Apostle Safo Kantanka’s physical absence had not diminished his influence, particularly his commitment to supporting the vulnerable and less privileged in society.
“Our father set a pace of giving and caring for the needy that we cannot allow to die. Though he is no longer physically with us, he is alive through his works and legacy,” he said.
Sofo Osei Kwadwo explained that the church would continue to commemorate the late founder’s birthday every year through acts of charity aimed at easing the difficulties faced by vulnerable people.
The donated items are expected to complement government resources for the feeding and general upkeep of inmates at the Kumasi Central Prison and children at the residential care facility.
Receiving the items on behalf of the Kumasi Central Prison, the Regional Commander of the Ghana Prisons Service, Deputy Director of Prisons (DDP) James B. Mwinyelle, expressed appreciation to the Kristo Asafo Mission for its continued support.
He noted that although the government provided resources for the upkeep of inmates, assistance from religious organisations and other benevolent groups remained vital to ensuring humane conditions within correctional facilities.
DDP Mwinyelle also appealed to the church to collaborate with the Ghana Prisons Service to educate young congregants on crime prevention, legal awareness and the consequences of behaviours that could lead them into conflict with the law.
“We urge the church to open its doors to our officers so we can educate the youth on behaviours and activities that could lead them into conflict with the law,” he said.
He added that preventing young people from ending up in prison required a collective effort from religious organisations, parents, schools, security agencies and other stakeholders.
The Kristo Asafo Mission reaffirmed its commitment to continuing the annual charitable initiative as a means of honouring Apostle Safo Kantanka and ensuring that his legacy of philanthropy and service to humanity continues to impact lives.
