“My Wife Won’t Plan My Funeral” — Obinim Declares, Citing Past Family Disputes
Founder and Leader of the International God’s Way Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim, says his wife, Florence Obinim, should not be involved in arranging his funeral when he dies.
According to the controversial preacher, recent disputes surrounding the funerals of some prominent Ghanaians informed his decision. He cited the funerals of highlife legend Charles Kojo Fosu (Daddy Lumba’s late partner), the late church leader Anthony Kwadwo Boakye, and the ongoing disagreements over the funeral plans of the late Kwadwo Safo as examples.
Addressing his congregation in a viral video, Obinim said he has already put measures in place to prevent confusion after his death.
“I have said that when I die, my family should attend the funeral but should not be part of the funeral arrangements,” he stated.
He explained that his wife’s role should be limited to performing widowhood rites and not participating in the planning of the funeral.
“She is the only wife I have, so her responsibility should be to perform her widowhood rites and not run my funeral arrangements,” he added.
Obinim revealed that he wants his biological children and members of his church—whom he refers to as the Abroso Family—to take charge of the funeral. He noted that these instructions have already been captured in his will. He further directed his relatives not to interfere.
“The only people who can fix my funeral dates and make arrangements are my biological children and the Abroso Family,” he stressed.
The bishop also hinted at tension in his marriage, claiming that Florence had not reached out to him since his comments became public.
“Since she heard about the issue, she has not called or texted me to ask about it. She is simply talking publicly about it,” he said.
Meanwhile, Florence Obinim has responded. Speaking in a radio interview, the gospel musician said she was not surprised by her husband’s remarks.
“What I will tell him is, may God bless him for saying what he feels. It would have been painful for him to keep it to himself, but for him to say it publicly, I will say God bless him,” she noted.