The Founder and Leader of the International God's Way Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim, has explained why he does not want his wife, Florence Obinim, to be involved in the arrangements for his funeral when he dies.

According to the controversial preacher, disputes and confusion that surrounded the funeral arrangements of some prominent Ghanaian figures, including the late gospel legend Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, the late founder and General Overseer of the Resurrection Power New Generation Church, Rev Anthony Kwadwo Boakye and the ongoing disagreements surrounding the funeral plans of Apostle Emeritus Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, have influenced his decision.

Obinim said the controversies that emerged following the deaths of these personalities serve as a lesson to him and have motivated him to put clear arrangements in place to avoid similar disputes after his death.

Speaking to his congregation, he stated that his wife's role should be limited to observing widowhood rites and not participating in funeral planning.

"I have said that when I die, my family should attend the funeral but should not be part of the funeral arrangements. When Lumba died, if he had made all the necessary arrangements beforehand, things would not have become so complicated during his funeral.

Florence Obinim speaks after Bishop Obinim bars her from funeral arrangements

"Look at Apostle Kwadwo Safo's case. Today, one person says this and tomorrow another person says something different. We do not know who is handling the funeral. I will not allow my funeral to become horrible like that. When T.B. Joshua died, his children took charge of the funeral. The same happened in the case of Rev Anthony Kwadwo Boakye, where his children and church members played key roles," he said in a viral video.

Obinim stressed that he has already documented his wishes regarding who should oversee his funeral.

"She is the only wife I have, so her responsibility should be to perform her widowhood rites and not run my funeral arrangements.

"I have one child from a previous relationship before I had three children with Florence Obinim. My children are very smart, so I want my children and the church to handle my funeral, while Florence performs her widowhood rites. I have already made my decisions and prepared my will regarding those who will be in charge."

The bishop also hinted at unresolved issues in his marriage, claiming his wife had not contacted him after his remarks generated public discussion.

"Since she heard about the issue, she has not called or texted me to ask about it. She is simply talking publicly about it. That means there are issues, and indeed there are issues, which I will speak about one day," he added.

Obinim had earlier stated that only his biological children and members of his church should be responsible for his burial arrangements.

"Let this June 4, 2026, video be on record. When I die, only my biological children and the Abroso Family (my church congregants) should bury me. I have excluded my family, including my wife, Florence Obinim. Do you know how marriage is? Never place your expectations on marriage," he said.

He further directed his relatives not to interfere in the planning of his funeral.

"I am telling you today that the day I die, no member of the Obinim family should come close to my funeral. Don't come and fight over dates. You may attend, but do not come and do as you please.

"The only people who can fix my funeral dates and make arrangements are my biological children and the Abroso Family. If I die before my wife, she should not be part of the funeral arrangements," he stressed.

Meanwhile, Florence Obinim has reacted to her husband's remarks, saying she was not surprised by them and appreciated his decision to express his feelings publicly.

Speaking in a radio interview, excerpts of which have been shared on social media, the gospel musician said, "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."

When asked whether she would attend his funeral if he died before her, Florence responded, "For that, let us put it on hold."



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