Funeral Rites Announced for Mrs. Evelyn Naa-Otua Addo, Mother-in-Law of Pastor Mensa Otabil

The family of Pastor Mensa Otabil, the General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), has officially announced the final funeral arrangements for his mother-in-law, Mrs. Evelyn Naa-Otua Addo. Mrs. Addo passed away on June 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy that will be honored by family, friends, and the wider Christian community in Ghana. The burial service is scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the ICGC Christ Temple East located in Teshie, Accra, with the proceedings set to begin at 9:00 a.m.

Following the liturgical service at Christ Temple East, the family will proceed to a private interment. This transition to a private burial is a common practice among high-profile families in Ghana, allowing the immediate relatives a moment of intimate reflection and final goodbyes away from the public eye. Given Pastor Otabil's significant influence as a leading theologian and public figure, the funeral is expected to draw a diverse gathering of mourners, including members of the clergy, state officials, and the ICGC congregation who wish to stand in solidarity with the Otabil and Addo families.

The funeral rites will conclude with a Thanksgiving service on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The service will be held at the same venue, ICGC Christ Temple East, starting at 10:00 a.m. In accordance with Ghanaian tradition for celebrating a life well-lived, the family has specifically requested that attendees wear white attire for the Sunday service. This final gathering will serve as a communal expression of gratitude for Mrs. Addo’s life and the impact she had on her family and community, marking the end of the official period of mourning.