Citi Newsroom reported on Saturday, September 20, 2025, that Rev. Michael Kofi Appiah, head pastor of Light of Faith Ministry in Takoradi, was found dead in a guesthouse after spending the night there with a married woman.
The shocking incident has sent waves of disbelief through the New Takoradi community, where the late pastor was well-known and respected.
According to preliminary accounts, Rev. Appiah checked into the guesthouse late that night with a woman identified as Mrs. Linda Mensah, a married congregant of his church.
Witnesses said the two arrived around 10 p.m., ordered food and drinks, and appeared to be in a cheerful mood.
“At first, it looked like a regular meeting,” explained Kwesi, a worker at the facility. “Pastors often talk to members privately, but they seemed a bit too relaxed and close.”
Hours later, at about 5 a.m., panic broke out when Mrs. Mensah reportedly screamed for help, saying the pastor was not responding. Staff members rushed in and found him lifeless on the bed.
“He wasn’t breathing,” said Afia, one of the attendants. “We tried to wake him up, but he was already cold. The woman was in tears, completely distraught.”
Police officers arrived soon after and began investigations. They found no immediate signs of foul play but have ordered an autopsy to establish the cause of death.
Mrs. Mensah was detained for questioning but was later released after giving her statement.
The death of Rev. Appiah has left his congregation and the wider community reeling. Many expressed sadness, while others voiced confusion over the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
“This is devastating,” said a senior church member. “He preached about righteousness every week. It’s difficult to understand what really happened.”
Meanwhile, gossip about the nature of the relationship between the pastor and Mrs. Mensah continues to circulate, deepening the sense of shock among church members
