Israel Kwadwo Safo, also known as Akofena, has reportedly been named the beneficiary of the estate of the late Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka following the reading of the industrialist’s will at the Accra High Court.
Speaking to journalists after the proceedings on Monday, July 6, Kristo Asafo Mission member and fashion entrepreneur Richard Brown, popularly known as Osebo the Zaraman, said the will had settled questions surrounding the late founder’s estate and succession.
According to Osebo, the family had accepted the contents of the will, despite earlier disagreements over Akofena’s leadership.
“After the will was read, it became clear that everything had been left to him. Although we did not support him initially, we now accept our father’s decision because it was his final wish. We will stand by Akofena and support him fully,” he said.
He added that respecting the late Apostle’s wishes was the best way to preserve peace and unity within the family.
“If our father decided to leave all his properties to Akofena, I have no reason to object. During my previous press conference, I said he always valued peace. If his will clearly states that everything belongs to Akofena, then I have no choice but to respect that decision,” he added.
The development comes days after former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo said her father had left a valid will that would guide the administration of his estate.
“My dad did not die intestate. He left a valid will, which I believe contains clear provisions regarding the management of his estate, including his properties and inheritance. These matters will be addressed in accordance with the formal reading and execution of the will,” she said in a statement issued on July 3.
Adwoa Safo also maintained that the issues surrounding the estate and leadership of the Kristo Asafo Mission should be resolved in line with her father’s final wishes, rejecting suggestions that the matter was driven by inheritance or personal ambition.
