A popular Ghanaian preacher has paid glowing tribute to the former Newcastle winger Christian Atsu who died in the Turkey earthquake
Rev Obofour says testimonies of Atsu’s good deeds bear witness to the kind of person he was while he was alive
Netizens who reacted to the video commended him for consoling the family of the late player with such kind words.
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The founder of the Anointed Palace Chapel International, Reverend Francis Antwi, alias Rev Obofour has sparked an emotional reaction from netizens after he paid a powerful tribute to the late Christian Atsu.
In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh on the YouTube page of TRENDS GH, the popular preacher remarked that Christian Atsu can simply be described as a man of God.
Rev Obofour pays tribute to Christian Atsu Photo credit: Anadolu Agency/ Getty Images @ Rev Obofour Ministries/Facebook Source: UGC
He said, although Christian Atsu's death is painful, testimonies from people, really prove that he loved God and did good to all manner of people.
Rev Obofour added that Christian Atsu had accomplished his mission on earth and hence has gone to heaven.
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“Testimonies, after Atsu died, shows the kind of person he was. Atsu was a righteous person and such a person doesn't die, he is only resting”.
He added “the essence of a good Christian is to provide for the poor and needy and Atsu did exactly that, so I would say that this is a great prophet who has passed. The great prophet Christian Atsu has gone to heaven”.
Ghanaians react to the video
Netizens who reacted to the video commended the preacher for the comforting words delivered to the family, especially in their time of grief.
At the time of writing the report, the video had recorded over 11,000 views and 200 likes.
Ben Henneh:
Excellent n brilliant submission there from Rev obourfo3
Agnes Mensah:
This breaks my heart. R IP champion
Frank Darko:
Best tribute to Christian Atsu.Well