Reverend Obofour Loses Sister-in-Law Six Months After Mother’s Death
- Reverend Obofour, founder of the Anointed Palace Chapel, has announced that his wife Bofowaa’s elder sister has died
- The man of God described his deceased sister-in-law as one of his closest friends and the person who introduced him to his wife of 15 years
- Obofour's sister-in-law's death marks the second tragedy in his family in six months, following his mother's passing in February
Popular Ghanaian man of God, Francis Agyei Antwi, popularly known as Reverend Obofour, has announced that a tragedy has rocked his family with the passing of his sister-in-law.
Source: TikTok
Obofour shared the tragic news during a sermon at his church, the Anointed Palace Chapel (APC), on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
The news came six months after Obofour’s family was hit with another tragedy with the death of his mother, Afia Pokuaa.
Reverend Obofour loses sister-in-law
Addressing his congregation, Reverend Obofour said his wife, Ciara Antwi, popularly known as Bofowaa, had lost her older sister.
He said the tragedy was deeply personal for him because he was very close to her as she introduced him to his wife, with whom he has been together for 15 years.
“I've been married for 15 years. We met because of her elder sister, who calls me Mr President. She's the only one who has a name for me that no one else uses. Two days before today, God called her to his bosom,” he said.
Reverend Obofour added that despite the painful nature of the loss, he is okay with it because he believes that it is God’s will.
He admonished his congregation that they should learn to accept death when it occurs because God is in charge of everything.
“ If you serve God and you've not gotten to a level where when you lose someone, you give thanks to God, then you're still a gospel baby,” he added.
The TikTok video of Reverend Obofour speaking about his sister-in-law’s death is below.
Reverend Obofour loses mother
Reports emerged in February 2025 that Reverend Obofour’s mother had passed away.
Popular Ghanaian blogger, Zionfelix, shared the news on Instagram on Friday, February 28.
Source: TikTok
"Rev Obofour loses mum, Afia Pokuaa Aka Mama Ade Special. May her soul rest in peace," the blogger wrote.
The Instagram post announcing Reverend Obofour’s mother’s death is below.
Reverend Obofour buried his late mother in a majestic funeral ceremony held in Kumasi on Saturday, May 31.
The funeral was attended by many important personalities, including Dr Osei Kwame Despite, Dr Ernest Ofori Sarpong, Julius Debrah, Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako, and Johnson Asiedu Nketiah.
Obofour speaks about mother's final moments
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Reverend Obofour spoke about the final moments he spent with his mother.
Addressing his congregation following his mother's funeral, he recounted how he was personally involved in every move in her funeral, from choosing her final resting place, preparing her body, and driving her to the funeral grounds.
Obofour added that during those final moments, he spoke with his mother even though she had already passed away.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
