Founder and leader of the International God’s Way Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim, has addressed speculations surrounding his decision to exclude his wife, Florence Obinim, and his wider family from his funeral arrangements when he passes on.

A video of the man of God went viral after he stated that he does not want his wife and family to bury him when he dies, insisting instead that only his biological children should handle his burial. According to the controversial preacher, his decision was influenced by recurring disagreements and confusion that have trailed the funerals of several high-profile personalities in Ghana.

He said, “Let this June 4, 2026, video be on record. When I die, only my biological children and the Abroso Family (church congregants) should bury me. I have excluded my family, including my wife, Florence. Do you know how marriage is? Never place your expectations on marriage. 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 don’t come and do what you like. The only people who can fix my funeral dates and make arrangements are my biological family and the Abroso Family. If I die before my wife, she should not be part of the funeral arrangements.”

Obinim stressed that he has already documented his wishes, stating that only his biological children and members of his church should oversee his burial, while his wife’s role should be limited strictly to widowhood rites.

“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,” he said.

Florence Obinim also responded in a radio interview when asked about her husband’s public comments, saying she had no problem with them and prayed for him instead.

She 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.”

However, Bishop Obinim later suggested that her reaction raised deeper concerns about their relationship, claiming she had not reached out to him privately after the issue became public.

“Because I remember that the presenter asked Florence Obinim if she had heard what her husband had said? What did she say? Mommy said she has heard. Ask yourself if it is you that your husband has publicly spoken like this, what would you have done? Mommy said she has heard. Ask yourself that, after mommy heard, has she called to ask why I have publicly spoken like that? I have even watched the video honey? Explain to me so that when I go for any interview, I will know what to say? She hasn’t called me. She hasn’t come to ask me but she said she has heard. Then it means there is a problem,” he stated.

According to Bishop Obinim, there are indeed unresolved marital issues between them, but he prefers not to discuss them publicly for now, hinting that he may address them in the future.

“Of course, there are issues but I will explain them in future. It is not everything I can say because I don’t publicize my marriage issues. So you, if your husband or wife says something publicly, and you hear of it, won’t you ask him or her about it? She has spoken perfectly but I can’t bring everything outside,” he added.

The comments have sparked public discussion about marriage, communication, and funeral planning decisions among public figures, with many observing that Obinim’s remarks have once again placed his personal life in the spotlight.

Watch the video below:

@thebbcghana “Yes, I Have Marital Issues With Florence Obinim, But I Won’t Discuss Them Publicly” — Bishop Obinim #thebbcghana #obinim #marriage #divorce #relationship ♬ original sound – The BBC Ghana

Source: Yvonne Nyarko Agyemang