Ghanaian prophet Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah has been arrested in connection to the tragic shooting of 20-year-old TikTok star Philipa Yaa Baby by her boyfriend, Hayford Boateng, known as GH Kobby, on June 10, 2025, in Yeji. The arrest has shocked many, as Owusu Bempah, leader of Glorious Word Power Ministries International, is a prominent and controversial figure in Ghana.
Yaa Baby was fatally shot in the arm by GH Kobby during a trip to Seker, near Yeji, after attending a funeral. Reports suggest Kobby retrieved a pump-action shotgun to fire warning shots, but the gun discharged, striking Yaa Baby. She died at St. Mathias Hospital due to severe bleeding. Kobby and two associates, Kojo Emmanuel and Michael Kabutey, are in custody as investigations continue. Social media posts on X indicate Owusu Bempah may have publicly defended Kobby, prompting scrutiny of his involvement.
Police have not disclosed specific reasons for Owusu Bempah’s arrest, but his history of legal issues, including a 2021 arrest for threatening Nana Agradaa and assaulting police officers, has resurfaced in discussions. His recent comments on the Yaa Baby case, described by some as dismissive, have drawn criticism, with many questioning his influence and motives. The arrest has reignited debates about the role of religious leaders in Ghana’s social and political spheres.
Yaa Baby’s family, devastated by her loss, has met with Kobby’s relatives for peacekeeping talks, a customary practice in Ghana. Her grandfather, Catechist Augustine Senya, expressed heartbreak after viewing her body at the morgue, while her mother recalled their last conversation just 30 minutes before the tragedy.
The case has sparked nationwide outrage, with calls for stricter gun laws and justice for Yaa Baby. As investigations unfold, Owusu Bempah’s arrest adds a new layer to this high-profile case, raising questions about accountability and the influence of public figures in Ghana’s ongoing social challenges.
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