Mourners have been captured thronging Gomoa Mpota for the funeral of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka despite an interim injunction by the Accra High Court.
The video captured outdoors at the Gomoa Mpota funeral grounds captures a lively scene of mourners arriving and preparations underway despite the court injunction.
The Groups of people were made up of many women in matching red dresses across paved areas; several cars were also spotted parked.
Also, mourners have been spotted already seated awaiting the commencement of the funeral.
Meanwhile, the Accra High Court has granted a 10-day interim injunction restraining former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo from proceeding with the funeral and burial of the late Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka.
The High Court order follows an application filed by the Kristo Asafo Mission over matters relating to the estate of its late founder.
The injunction follows a dispute within the Safo family over who has the legal mandate to organise the burial and carry out the late Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka’s final wishes.
The late Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka’s funeral was scheduled to take place on July 30, 2026, at Gomoa Mpotua in the Central Region, with a national farewell expected to be held at the Independence Square in Accra on July 31, 2026.
Earlier, Sarah Adwoa Safo had firmly stated that the funeral of her late father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo, will take place on July 30 as previously announced, urging the public to disregard any reports suggesting otherwise.
Adwoa Safo dismissed claims that the burial arrangements for the late Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka have not been finalised.
According to Adwoa Safo, the funeral and burial will come live and coloured as scheduled on July 30 and 31, adding that those who do not understand can go and burn the sea.
She noted that her father’s remarkable contributions deserve a befitting farewell and assured that she will do everything within her means to ensure his final rites are honoured without any interference or misinformation disrupting the arrangements.
Speaking on OKAY FM, Adwoa Safo stated, “We have written to all the security agencies that we are burying our father; a lot of people have called me, Adwoa, we have gotten the invitation. Is it coming on? And I have confirmed it to all people in authority: the Speaker of Parliament, the flagbearer of the NPP, the Chief of Staff, the former Chief of Staff, and the former leader of parliament. What should I do?”.
Also, Adwoa Safo, speaking on Accra-based, maintained that the funeral committee had already concluded arrangements after consultations with key stakeholders, including the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and former President John Agyekum Kufuor.
“On the 30th of July, we will go to Gomoa Mpota to bury my late father. On the 31st of July, we will be at Independence Square to hold the funeral service. Then, on the 8th of August, we will travel to Asante Mampong in Kumasi for the thanksgiving service. So everyone should disregard the rumours that the funeral will not take place or that it has been cancelled,” she said.
However, the Head of the Kantanka Family and Leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana, Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena, has revealed that he has ordered his lawyers to initiate legal actions to facilitate the burial and final funeral rites of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo.
According to Akofena, the decision comes after unsuccessful efforts to reach a consensus within the family on arrangements for the burial.
He explained that the family are still divided over aspects of the funeral arrangements.
Akofena disclosed that some provisions contained in the late Apostle’s will, particularly those relating to the custody of his remains, have not been respected.
Watch the video below:
@ghnow_ Church members jubilate as the funeral ceremony of Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka gets underway. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Live Updates: The funeral of Apsotle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka #GHnow #fyp ♬ Kantanka Mmranee – Kwadwo Obeng Barima
@ghnow_ The funeral of Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka is proceeding despite a court injunction placed on the funeral ceremony. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ LIVE UPDATES: The stage and giant screens have been set up ahead of the funeral ceremony of Apostle Prof. Emeritus Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, as final preparations continue at the venue. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – Kobe Boujee
@ghnow_ Osebo The Zaraman has arrived at the funeral grounds of Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, despite a court injunction on the funeral ceremony. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – Kobe Boujee
@ghnow_ Kumawood actress Mercy Asiedu has arrived at the funeral grounds of Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ The body will come for us to do the funeral – Church Member #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
