Reverend Obofour Says Christian Atsu Was A Man Of God And Is Now In Heaven

• Popular Ghanaian preacher, Reverend Obofour, has paid glowing tribute to former Newcastle winger, Christian Atsu, who died in the Turkey earthquake
• Reverend Obofour said testimonies of Atsu’s good deeds bore witness to the kind of person he was
• Ghanaians who reacted to the video commended him for consoling the late player's family with such kind words

The founder of the Anointed Palace Chapel International, Reverend Francis Antwi, popularly known as Obofour, has sparked an emotional reaction from Ghanaians after he paid a powerful tribute to the late Christian Atsu.

In a trending video sighted by YEN.com.gh, Reverend Obofour remarked that Atsu could be described as a man of God.

He said although Atsu's death was painful, testimonies from people proved that he loved God and did good to all manner of people.

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Rev Obofour added that Christian Atsu had accomplished his mission on earth and had gone to heaven.

“Testimonies, after Atsu died, show the kind of person he was. Atsu was a righteous person and such a person doesn't die, he is only resting”.

He added: “...the essence of a good Christian is to provide for the poor and needy and Atsu did exactly that, so I would say that this is a great prophet who has passed. The great prophet Christian Atsu has gone to heaven”.

Ghanaians react to the video

Ghanaians who reacted to the video commended the preacher for the comforting words delivered to Atsu's family, especially in their grief.

Ben Henneh:

Excellent [and] brilliant submission there from Rev Obofuor

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Agnes Mensah:

This breaks my heart. RIP champion

Frank Darko:

Best tribute to Christian Atsu.Well spoken

GRACIOUS ONE

I respect Obofuor for speaking the hardest truth.

Gloria Egbert

100% Respect for you pastor.... God bless you so much..

Kwadwo Asamoah cries as he talks about Christian Atsu

YEN.com.gh previously reported that ex-Black Stars player Kwadwo Asamoah shed tears during an interview with journalists over the death of Christian Atsu.

The former Juventus player revealed that Atsu was a beautiful soul and one of the nicest people he had seen. Each time he made an attempt to speak, he covered his face and forced his tears back. He struggled to talk and had to call off the interview as he was overwhelmed with emotions.

Source: YEN.com.gh