'He was a gift to Ghana and Africa' - Former President Kufuor eulogises Apostle Safo

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has described the late Apostle Professor Emeritus Kwadwo Safo Kantanka as “a grace and a gift not just to his family but to Ghana and the entire African continent.”

The former President made the remarks when Sarah Adwoa Safo, a former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya and daughter of the late Apostle, led a delegation from the Safo family to pay a courtesy call on him at his residence in Aburi.

President Kufuor noted that every life has its season and purpose, adding that Apostle Safo fulfilled his divine calling with excellence.

“Apostle lived his life well and told his own story before his passing,” he said, adding that the late inventor also “nurtured his children well,” evident in the unity and strength displayed by the family.

He recounted his personal relationship with Apostle Safo, stating that during his tenure as President, he honoured the industrialist’s contributions to national development with a state award, even though the Apostle could not attend the ceremony in person.

The former President also recalled attending one of Apostle Safo’s technology exhibitions in Gomoa in September last year, where he witnessed participants from around the world, a testament, he said, to “how far his work and personality appealed globally.”

Kufuor expressed his commitment to attending the Apostle’s 40th Day observation at the University of Ghana, Legon and encouraged the family to ensure a dignified and successful burial for the national icon.

On behalf of the family, Sarah Adwoa Safo expressed deep appreciation to the former President for his continuous support and counsel. She noted that the family will continue to rely on his “rich experience and guidance” as they work to preserve and advance the legacy of their late father.