Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has paid tribute to Apostle Kwadwo Safo, the founder of Kristo Asafo Church and Kantanka Group of Companies, who died last Thursday, at age 77, saying he "served Ghana beyond the capacity of a religious leader." Reacting to the news of the passing of Apostle Safo, Dr Bawumia described him as someone who pioneered indigenous innovations and forcefully inspired an industrial spirit amongst Ghanaians. "He was also dedicated to improving the lives of the less privileged in society as witnessed in his celebrated numerous philanthropic endeavours." Below is a copy of Dr Bawumia's reaction I have received with deep sadness the news of the passing of Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, a pioneering Ghanaian innovator; and the founder and leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission. Apostle Safo served Ghana beyond the capacity of a religious leader. He pioneered indigenous innovations and forcefully inspired an industrial spirit amongst Ghanaians. He was also dedicated to improving the lives of the less privileged in society as witnessed in his celebrated numerous philanthropic endeavours. As a religious leader, his open arms received me. Anytime I called on him, I departed his presence with lasting words of encouragement and wisdom. On behalf of my family, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, the Kristo Asafo Mission, and all who mourn this irreparable loss. May his legacy continue to endure and inspire future generations to believe in our domestic solutions, serve their communities, and put Ghana first. Born August 26, 1948, he died on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Apostle Kwadwo Safo over the years established himself as a well-known preacher, inventor, innovator, physicist, chemist, biologist, agriculturalist and philanthropist. Nicknamed 'The Star of Africa", he was also the founder of the Great KOSA network of companies and the Chairman of the Kantanka Group of Companies. He founded Kantanka Automobile, a Ghana-based automotive company, and the Kristo Asafo Mission, a religious and industrial organisation. Apostle Safo was known for his contributions to local manufacturing and technological innovation in Ghana, particularly through vehicles like the Kantanka Omama SUV and Onantefo pickup truck, designed for African markets.