Florence sues bishop for GH¢5m for calling her mad during divorce settlement reading in church

According to report by Thebbcghana on Friday 23, 2026, Florence Obinim has reportedly filed a lawsuit against her husband, Bishop Daniel Obinim, seeking GH¢5 million in damages over alleged defamatory remarks he made about her in front of a congregation at Abroso Family Church.

According to details of the suit, Florence is seeking compensation over comments allegedly made by the founder and leader of the International God’s Way Church during the reading of their divorce settlement. Bishop Obinim is said to have referred to her as “mad” in the presence of church members, a remark that has now become the subject of legal action.

The suit reportedly seeks GH¢5 million in damages, with Florence arguing that the alleged comments warrant legal redress. The development adds another dimension to the marital dispute between the couple, whose relationship has attracted considerable public attention.

In addition to the financial compensation, Florence is asking the High Court to issue an injunction restraining Bishop Obinim from mentioning her name during public discussions. The requested restriction is said to cover public statements made in church settings and on social media platforms.

The case was reportedly filed at the High Court in Accra on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. If the court grants the requested injunction, Bishop Obinim would be restricted from publicly mentioning Florence’s name within the terms specified in the court’s order.

However, the requested injunction and the damages being sought remain matters for the court to determine. Filing a lawsuit does not, by itself, establish that the alleged remarks were defamatory or that the claimant is entitled to the compensation requested.

The legal action is likely to draw further attention to the couple’s ongoing marital difficulties, particularly given Bishop Obinim’s public profile and the interest their relationship has generated among Ghanaians.

As the matter proceeds, the court will be expected to consider the claims presented by the parties before making any determination. Any response from Bishop Obinim or his legal representatives, as well as further developments in the case, could provide additional context to the dispute.

For now, Florence’s reported GH¢5 million claim and her request to prevent further public mention of her name form the central issues in the legal action.

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