George Kwame Antwi: Body of Deceased Presby Church Steward Goes Missing Hours Before His Funeral
- The body of George Kwame Antwi, a devoted Presbyterian Church steward, went missing just hours before his funeral
- Family members and church leaders were left distressed as preparations for his burial changed into a frantic search
- Social media users have commented on the viral post, which Crime Check Ghana posted on their Facebook account
The remains of a former steward of the Presbyterian church in Assin Odumase have gone missing, according to a report by Citi FM.
The deceased, who was a devoted 40-year-old Christian from the Central Region, has reportedly disappeared from the mortuary.
Source: Instagram
Body of Ghanaian Presbyterian steward goes missing
Family members and mourners could not stop crying after the officer at the morgue informed them of the devastating news.
Reports indicated that the family had meticulously arranged all funeral logistics, having made preparations that included coordinating catering services, paying for the undertakers, setting up sound systems, tents, mattresses, and securing accommodations for guests travelling from distant locations.
In a bewildering turn of events, the family learned just hours before the scheduled burial on Saturday, January 17, 2026, that a grave administrative error had occurred at the Assin Brofoyedru Mortuary.
In a post sighted by YEN.com.gh, the mortuary staff explained that George’s body had already been interred three months earlier by another family who had mistakenly identified him as their own deceased patriarch, a 75-year-old man.
The Facebook post is below:
Reactions as Presby steward's body goes missing
Some social media users have commented on the post which Crime Check posted on their official Facebook page. YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:
Ibra A Saha commented:
"When the Pope died his burial and funeral was done in less than a month and our forefathers didn't know mortuary let alone keep their dead relatives there for several months and sometimes years so I think if we truly believe in religions."
Endless Ayowa Perbi Deuces commented:
"All the family who came for Kwame’s body will be saying is “eiii Oluman asesa paaaa ooh” way3 abrantie."
Awo Mbra commented:
"The morticians are part of this things oh hmmm."
Ohiani Sikani stated:
"It usually happens. I've witnessed two of such."
Iye Jonas commented:
"No body tagging?"
Citi Quotes commented:
"Sir, you didn’t add what could be wrong with the mortuary workers."
Source: Instagram
MP Asante-Bediatuo loses his mom
Meanwhile, Lauretta Korkor Asante, the MP for Atwima West, and Nana Asante Bediatuo, the former president's executive secretary, both lost their mother.
According to reports, Vida Adwoa Ago Asante, who was related to former president Nana Akufo-Addo, died at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital on January 12, 2026.
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, announced the death of the well-known lawmaker's mother and expressed sympathy in a statement.
Vida Asante was married to Piesie Kofi Asante, a renowned Ghanaian diplomat, and had a total of five children, 15 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Her demise was described by the minority leader as a national tragedy.
The Facebook post is below:
MP for Ayawaso East dies
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Naser Toure Mahama, who also tragically died.
On January 4, 2026, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) lawmaker reportedly passed on at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
