Empty Chair Bearing Akofena Safo’s Name Draws Attention at Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s Funeral
A seat bearing the name of Israel Nana Kwadwo Akofena Safo was seen reserved at the funeral of his late father, Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka.
Akofena Safo has opposed the burial arrangements being led by his sister, former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo.
The funeral of the Kristo Asafo founder began on Thursday, July 30, 2026, despite Akofena Safo’s objections and a High Court injunction that sought to stop the burial.
The first day of the funeral was held at the Apostle Kwadwo Safo Centre at Gomoa Mpota in the Central Region. The second day took place at Black Star Square in Accra.
Before the funeral, Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s body was secretly moved to Gomoa Mpota, according to his personal physician, Dr Isaac Ofori Tieku, in an interview with Accra FM.
His comments came after a video circulated online showing an unbranded Toyota Hilux carrying what appeared to be a cloth-covered casket into the funeral grounds.
The disagreement between Akofena Safo and Adwoa Safo has attracted public attention in recent weeks.
Adwoa Safo is currently recovering from gunshot injuries she sustained during a visit to Akofena Safo’s home in Kwabenya during his coronation as the new leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission and the Safo family.
Speaking on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Adwoa Safo was asked whether she would personally invite her brother to the funeral.
She said she feared for her safety and would not go to his residence.
The exact location where the reserved seat was seen has not been confirmed.
However, Adwoa Safo was seen seated next to an empty chair with a white paper bearing the inscription “Israel Kwadwo Safo Akofena” attached to its backrest.
The reserved seat has sparked speculation that it may have been a gesture of reconciliation. However, Adwoa Safo has not publicly explained why the seat was reserved.
As of the time of publication, Akofena Safo had not been seen at the funeral.
