The Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana has reaffirmed Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I as the new leader of the church following the death of its founder, Apostle Emeritus Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka.

The Mission said his selection was carried out by the council of elders in line with the succession arrangement left by the late founder.

The reaffirmation was made during a National Joint Intercessory Prayer Service held to honour Apostle Emeritus Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka as part of activities marking his birth month.

The service, held under the theme “Intercessory Prayer to Mark the Birth Month of Our Founder As He Rests in His Glory”, brought together members of the Mission to remember the founder and pray for the continued progress of the church.

The Mission explained that the founder had provided guidance on who should take over the leadership of the church in the event of his death.

According to the arrangement, the council was required to select one of his three sons to lead the Mission.

Speaking at the prayer service, the Public Relations Officer of the Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana, Akwesi Ofori, said the council carefully considered the succession process before settling on Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I.

“When you look into the books, the founder mentioned that when he is not around, the council of the church should select any of his three sons to be the leader of the church,” he said.

Mr Ofori said the decision was reached after careful deliberations, acknowledging that choosing a new leader was not an easy task for the council.

“I think the council did very well. Selecting the new leader was not an easy task for the council. But with good counsel, they were able to come out with Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I,” he said.

He urged members of the Mission to rally behind the new leader and support his vision for the continued growth of the church.

“We are gathered here with our new leader, and he is the one we must listen to and follow through with his vision for the church,” Mr Ofori said.