16 Saviour Church Members Laid to Rest in Mass Burial
A wave of sorrow swept through the town of Obogu in the Asante Akyem North Municipality on Thursday, as 16 members of the Saviour Church of Ghana who died in a tragic road accident were to rest in a mass burial ceremony.
The heartbreaking incident occurred on Monday, July 28, 2025, around 2:30 p.m. on the Atwedie stretch of the Kumasi–Accra highway. The victims, all devoted members of the church, were returning home from the Church’s annual programme in the Eastern Region when their vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with an oncoming fuel tanker.
Eyewitnesses described the crash as devastating, with emergency services arriving to find a scene of chaos and destruction. All 16 passengers aboard the church vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene.
In a deeply emotional funeral service held at Obogu, the victims were buried side by side in a single large grave—a powerful symbol of their unity in life and in death. The burial was attended by hundreds, including grieving relatives, clergy, church members, and residents of the community.
Tears flowed freely as prayers were said, hymns were sung, and heartfelt tributes were paid to the departed. Church leaders described the victims as faithful individuals who had given their lives in service to God and the church.
“They were returning from God’s work when this tragedy struck. We are heartbroken, but we take comfort in knowing they died in the faith,” a senior church official said.
The tragedy has cast a dark cloud over the entire Obogu community, where many residents are struggling to come to terms with the loss. Families of the deceased continue to receive condolences and support from friends, church members, and the general public.
Calls have intensified for stricter enforcement of road safety regulations, especially on major highways, to prevent such fatal accidents.
The Saviour Church of Ghana has announced a week of mourning in honour of the departed members, with special memorial services planned across its branches.
