SDA Pastor and Gospel Singer Richard Obeng Dies After Long Battle With Complications From Injury

SDA Pastor and Gospel Singer Richard Obeng Dies After Long Battle With Complications From Injury

  • Seventh-day Adventist pastor and gospel singer Richard Obeng reportedly died on February 1, 2026, after years of battling severe complications from a road accident
  • The presiding pastor of the SDA church in Jachie-Pramso sustained life-altering injuries in a crash near Onwe in the Ashanti Region in February 2023, leaving him in a coma
  • Tributes poured in after the death of Obeng was announced on TikTok, with mourners recalling his resilience, ministry, and uplifting music that changed many lives

A Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) pastor and singer, Pastor Richard Obeng, has reportedly died after years of battling complications of an accident.

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Ghanaian Seventh-day Adventist pastor and singer Richard Obeng reportedly passes away on February 1, 2026, three years after a road crash. Image credit: @missdottiediaries00
Source: TikTok

The presiding pastor for the SDA church in the Jachie-Pramso district reportedly passed away on February 1, 2026, stirring sorrow among church followers and lovers of the man of God’s music.

The Three Sisters’ Ministry Adventist account shared the tragic news of Pastor Obeng’s death on February 1.

According to reports, Pastor Obeng was involved in a terrible accident in a crash in February 2023 while driving a Mercedes-Benz salon car near Onwe in the Ashanti Region.

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He sustained serious injuries in the crash that left him hospitalised in a coma.

A few months after the accident, his wife passed away in July 2023.

The Three Sisters Ministry stated that Pastor Obeng had finally passed away after years of suffering both physical and psychological pain.

“Pastor too is gone years after struggling to recover from his tragic accident 😢. His wife couldn't stand her husband's accident and died after months. Who are we to question God's will?” she wrote.

The TikTok post announcing Pastor Richard Obeng’s death is below.

A relative of the late preacher and singer also confirmed his death in a TikTok post mourning the sad occurrence.

"Uncle, you have suffered a lot, Pastor Richard Obeng Senior. May your soul rest in perfect peace, my beloved Uncle 😭😭😭😭😭😭," Miss Dottie wrote on TikTok.

Below is the TikTok post mourning the man of God’s death.

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Reactions to Pastor Richard Obeng’s death

YEN.com.gh has compiled some comments below after the death of Adventist pastor Richard Obeng.

Sir_Jr said:

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Pastor Richard Obeng paid his dues, and his music will live on as a blessing and inspiration."

adepa420 wrote:

"Eii this pastor, the way he has suffered… mmmmm, but all the same RIP 🥹💔."

confidence883 commented:

"I was thinking about him 3 days ago, ooh, rest well, pastor 😭😭😭😭."

NYAME AKOA OSEI said:

"Oh, so sad Pastor Richard, may your soul rest in peace. We shall meet on the resurrection morning! Our motivator is gone forever but we believe you're waiting for us in paradise. SDA 😭😭😭😭."
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Ghanaians mourn as popular pastor and police officer Reverend John Brahene passes away on January 19, 2026. Image credit: John Brahene
Source: Facebook

Popular prophet John Brahene dies

Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that popular police officer and Ghanaian prophet John Brahene had reportedly passed away.

The man of God reportedly died after a battle with illness, according to social media posts that were shared on January 19, 2026.

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