Methodist Church Members in Fatal Accident: One Dead, Several Injured Returning From Boti Falls
- Some members of the Methodist Church have been seriously wounded after a fatal accident in the Eastern Region
- The devoted Christians were returning home after a paid excursion to the Boti Falls as part of their church activities
- Some social media users have sent their condolences to the family of the deceased church member
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A devastating road accident has occurred on the Asesewa-Abuosso road in the Upper Manya Krobo district of the Eastern Region, claiming the life of one person and inflicting critical injuries on several others.
The victims were members of the Susana Wesley Mission Auxiliary (SUWMA) based in Prampram, who were returning from a church-sponsored tourism excursion to the picturesque Boti Falls on Friday evening.
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Accra-based radio station Starr FM reported that the fatal accident transpired when their bus collided head-on with an Opel Astra taxi cab shortly after reaching the Abuatsam community on June 7, 2025.
The report gave a detailed account of the eyewitness reports, which suggested that the bus experienced brake failure, which contributed to the tragic collision.
The report added that the bus, which carried over 26 members of the Susana Wesley Mission Auxiliary Mission (SUWMA), veered off the road and plummeted into a nearby valley, leading to a chaotic scene.
Tragically, one passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, while numerous others suffered severe injuries requiring immediate medical attention.
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A survivor speaks after the accident
A survivor of the accident and a dedicated member of the Methodist church recounted the harrowing moments leading up to the crash.
She recalled how the locals in the area, including farmers and bystanders, rushed in to help rescue the trapped victims shortly after the collision.
"We realised we had missed our way, but the driver insisted he knew the route, claiming he frequently drove to Agormanya."
"He was speeding, and I warned him that the brake pads were emitting a burning smell, but he dismissed my concerns. All of a sudden, we collided with the taxi; it happened so fast."
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GPRTU station master reacts to the news
Billy Paul, the Asesewa branch station master of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), visited the crash site and described the aftermath as harrowing.
"Unless God intervenes, the woman with the wedding ring, who suffered severe facial and head injuries, may not survive."
Medical personnel at the Asesewa Government Hospital have been working tirelessly to stabilise the injured victims, utilising all available resources to provide urgent care amidst the ongoing crisis. As the local community rallies to support the survivors, this tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life on the roads.
Osei Assibey Antwi builds a church
Meanwhile, Osei Assibey Antwi, the troubled former Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), has been accused of using fraudulent techniques to fund the contentious construction of a Methodist church.
In honour of his late mother, Osei Assibey Antwi constructed a church in the Nyamebekyere neighbourhood in 2022.
The church was officially launched in 2024 in a grand ceremony where Christians in the community met to worship and praise God.
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Methodist church meets Akufo-Addo
Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about the meeting between the leaders of the Methodist Church and the former President of Ghana, Akufo-Addo, to address his delay in signing the anti-LGBT measure.
The church expressed concern over the delay in his signature, given the broad support the bill had among Ghanaians.
Additionally, they demanded cooperation from the presidency and parliament.
Source: YEN.com.gh
