Florence Obinim Says She Is Ready for Divorce If Husband Bishop Obinim Wants It

Florence Obinim, the gospel singer and wife of International God’s Way Church founder Bishop Daniel Obinim, has publicly declared that she is prepared to end their marriage if her husband chooses that path — a statement that has thrust the couple’s private struggles back into the national spotlight.

“I have been humble and patient with Bishop, yet he still does not appreciate the kind of woman I am,” Mrs Obinim said in a widely circulated interview. “May God’s will be done. If he is ready for a divorce, then I am ready too.”

The declaration comes after recent remarks by Bishop Obinim at his church that fuelled speculation about the state of their marriage. In those comments, the bishop spoke about funeral arrangements — stating that when he dies, his burial should be handled by the church rather than his wife — and accused Florence of associating with “bad friends,” while simultaneously insisting that divorce was not an option he favoured.

Twenty-Two Years of Marriage Under Scrutiny

The Obinims have been married for more than two decades, a union that has unfolded largely in the public eye given Bishop Obinim’s prominence as one of Ghana’s most controversial religious figures. Their relationship has weathered previous storms, but Florence’s latest comments suggest a marriage at a crossroads.

“I am unsure of what more my husband expects from me at this stage of our marriage,” she said, expressing a mixture of bewilderment and resignation that has resonated with many Ghanaians following the saga.

Mrs Obinim also hinted at private grievances she has chosen not to air publicly. “If I choose to speak about certain things that concern me about Bishop’s life, it would not be pleasant,” she warned. “There are things I am entitled to that would give me peace of mind, but if I am denied them, I simply stay quiet.”

Financial Independence and a Call for Prayer

In a notable departure from the dependency that often characterises high-profile church marriages in Ghana, Florence emphasised her financial autonomy. “If I need to buy or rent things myself, I go ahead and do so,” she stated — a remark that speaks to both her resilience and the distance that appears to have grown between the couple.

Despite the tension, her tone was not entirely combative. She appealed for prayers for her husband and called on junior pastors and those close to Bishop Obinim to intercede on his behalf. “I appeal for prayers for my husband,” she said, framing the situation as one requiring spiritual rather than purely personal resolution.

A Public Marriage, a Private Crisis

The Obinim marriage has long been a subject of public fascination and scrutiny in Ghana, where prominent pastors and their families often live under an unforgiving spotlight. Bishop Obinim himself has faced legal troubles in recent years, and his ministry has attracted both devoted followers and fierce critics.

Florence’s willingness to speak openly about divorce — a word still freighted with stigma in many Ghanaian religious communities — marks a significant moment. Whether it represents a genuine turning point or another chapter in a long-running public drama remains to be seen.

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