Israel Kwadwo Safo Akofena has been confirmed as the successor to the Kantanka Empire following the reading of the will of the late Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka at the Accra High Court.

The will was read on Monday, 6 July, bringing clarity to the leadership succession of the Kristo Asafo Mission and the Kantanka Empire.

The succession process had become contentious, with Akofena's sister and former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo reportedly challenging his leadership.

She has maintained that public discussion of the matter had wrongly created the impression that the dispute within the Kristo Asafo Mission centred on inheritance and ownership of church assets.

According to her, the issue has always been the implementation of the directives contained in Apostle Safo's will, rather than a struggle over control of his estate or the mission's properties. 

The succession process has been marked by divisions within the family and the mission, culminating in a shooting incident at Akofena's residence during a ceremony to introduce him as the legitimate leader of the church. 

The incident left Sarah Adwoa Safo in a critical condition, with the family reportedly making arrangements for her to travel abroad for further medical treatment.

Speaking to journalists after the court proceedings, Kristo Asafo Mission member, fashion entrepreneur and influencer Richard 'Osebo the Zaraman' Brown said he would support both the family and Akofena, adding that he would respect the wishes of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo as set out in the will.

"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 said.