Bishop Daniel Obinim (R) and Florence Obinim
Founder and Leader of the International God’s Way Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim, has said that his wife, Florence Obinim, should not be involved in arranging his funeral when he dies.
According to the controversial preacher, disputes that followed the deaths of some prominent Ghanaian figures influenced his decision.
He cited the funerals of the late highlife legend, Charles Kojo Fosu, and the late church leader, Anthony Kwadwo Boakye, as well as ongoing disagreements over the funeral plans for the late Kwadwo Safo, as examples.
Speaking to his congregation in a viral video, Obinim said he has already made arrangements 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 only be to observe widowhood rites and not take part in planning 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 said.
Obinim revealed that he wants his biological children and members of his church, whom he referred to as the ‘Abroso Family’, to take charge of his funeral. He added that his wishes have already been included in his will.
The bishop also directed his relatives not to interfere in the funeral arrangements.
“The only people who can fix my funeral dates and make arrangements are my biological children and the Abroso Family,” he stressed.
Obinim further suggested that there are unresolved issues in his marriage, claiming that Florence Obinim had not contacted him after 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 to her husband’s remarks. Speaking in a radio interview, the gospel musician said she was not surprised by his comments.
“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 said.
When asked whether she would attend his funeral if he died before her, Florence replied, “For that, let us put it on hold.”