Obinim’s utterances are disappointing – Great Ampong on divorce saga

Gospel singer Great Ampong has conveyed disappointment towards Bishop Daniel Obinim concerning his public remarks about his spouse, Florence Obinim, during their ongoing separation. Although Great Ampong considers Obinim as a friend, his primary concern lies not with any private matters between the pair, but rather with the decision to discuss their marital troubles before their congregation.

Great Ampong questioned Obinim's rationale for publicly questioning his wife's state of mind and sharing details of their divorce demands during a church service, especially considering they have grown children together. "How can one do that? She once was your wife," he remarked, expressing his discontent. Great Ampong deemed such behavior unacceptable, particularly in a religious setting where Christian principles and respect should be upheld.

He argued that exposing the couple's marital issues publicly could tarnish Christianity, raising the question of what private matters could not be resolved privately. "What is happening is demeaning Christianity, and God will be disappointed in over 80% of Ghanaian pastors," Great Ampong stated. Drawing upon his own 16-year marriage, the musician asserted that disagreements are inevitable in relationships, but they should be managed without publicly humiliating one's spouse.

"I have been married for 16 years, and nobody has brought up discussions about our marriage before," he affirmed. Great Ampong condemned using the pulpit to debate divorce demands and make derogatory comments about a spouse, regardless of the disagreements that might exist within the marriage.