Apostle Safo, Kantanka and the Big Lie about Manufacturing Ghana’s First Car

Dr. Kwadwo Safo the pastor and leader of the Kristo Asafo -Christ Reformed Church, as well as the self, proclaimed inventor, who has received numerous praises and accolades from both the local and international media regarding the first Made in Ghana Car. Vice President Amissah Arthur even bought two of the Kantanka vehicles as sign of confidence and prie in made in Ghana products.
An investigation by a writer called Raphael Orlove from the US-based car magazine called Jalopnik has revealed that the Kantanka vehicles supposedly designed for Ghana’s local conditions are, in fact, indistinguishable from ones that have been on sale in China for years.
Dr. Kwadwo Safo, Kantanka’s CEO has admitted to working with a secret Chinese partner, and one Chinese company has already claimed responsibility for Kantanka’s entire factory operation. To the extent that the cars are produced in Ghana, it appears to be matter of final local assembly of components that have been stamped out and largely prebuilt in China.
It would seem Kantanka’s unique contributions amount to little more than the badges and trim, a fact that has escaped news coverage to date. During the launch of his cars, Safo explained that after years of developing other inventions, he started work on building his own car. “We have made it quality to prevent people from saying that African cars do not last long.
“This is our land. Our forefathers did their best. Now it is the turn of you and I to also contribute our best.” He laughed, continuing, “Since I am the front-runner, I will do more than you and also contribute your quota to raise high the flag and image of Ghana and Africa.”
Jalopnik reports that all of Kantanka’s cars are actually on sale on a Chinese website where you can buy an entire assembly line . Read more of the story here.