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“A Great Giant Has Gone”: Tragedy As Popular Church Founder and Daddy GO Dies
Archbishop Dr Richard Samuel Addae, founder of Shiloh United Church, died with his family yet to announce the cause of death
The revered cleric founded the Shiloh Archbishop Addae Theological Institute and co-founded Shiloh International School with his late wife, Beatrice Addae
His death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from former students, church members and residents of Kumasi who remembered his lasting impact
The Christian community in Kumasi is mourning the death of Archbishop Dr Richard Samuel Addae, the founder of Shiloh United Church and the Shiloh Archbishop Addae Theological Institute.
News of the respected clergyman’s death emerged on Friday, June 26, after it was shared by several social media users, including Kumasi-based content creator Kwabena Nsafoa, YEN.co.gh reports.
At the time of publication, the cause of Archbishop Addae’s death had not been disclosed, and his family was yet to issue an official statement.
How was Archbishop Addae’s death announced?
Nsafoa, who said he had known the late archbishop for more than three decades as a neighbour, paid an emotional tribute to him on Facebook.
Referring to him as Sofo Panyin, a title of respect for a senior pastor in the Twi language, Nsafoa described Archbishop Addae as a man who had touched many lives through his ministry.
Another Facebook user, El Son Clifford, had also shared news of the cleric’s death hours earlier, with the announcement quickly spreading across social media.
Who was Archbishop Richard Samuel Addae?
Archbishop Addae was widely respected for his contribution to Christian ministry and education in Kumasi.
He founded the Shiloh Bible College at Tanoso, which later grew into the Shiloh Archbishop Addae Theological Institute, where aspiring ministers received biblical training.
Together with his late wife, Beatrice Addae, he also established Shiloh International School at Ampabame, a private institution that educated generations of primary and junior high school pupils.
Mrs Addae, who served as the school’s proprietress, died several years before her husband.
Tributes pour in for Archbishop Addae
Following news of his death, social media was flooded with messages of condolence from former students, church members and residents of Kumasi.
Many remembered Archbishop Addae as a dedicated servant of God, mentor and community leader whose impact extended beyond the church through his commitment to education.
Here are some of the comments shared:
Afia Pokua: “Rest well Man of God.”
Apostle Okai Emmanuel: “May His gentle soul rest in peace. True servant of God.”
Nana Boateng: “He has really served well. Rest well Papa.”
Ernest Whajah: “Rest in the bosom of your maker, Papa.”
Evans Karikari: “Oh papa may your soul rest in peace.”
