The Apostle Dr. Michael Kwabena Ntumy, a Former Chairman of the Church of Pentecost (COP), has been laid to rest in Accra.
The funeral was held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra on Saturday, February 24, 2024.
The ceremony was attended by Former President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Mrs Frema Osei Opare, Chief of Staff, among a host of other dignitaries, who paid their last respect to the Former COP Chairman.
What a glorious send-off for Apostle Ntumy.#ApostleNtumyGoesHome pic.twitter.com/S7L1UxiFAZ
— Sampson not Samson (@AymNani) February 24, 2024
Members of the clergy, including Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah, a former Chairman of COP, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, current Chairman of COP, and Archbishop Charles Agyinasare, leader of Perez Chapel International, were present.
Apostle Ntumy's funeral was a Thanksgiving service 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/ujeq0Y92dR
— E.A Tetteh, Ph.D. (@MantseBiAgo) February 24, 2024
Apostle Dr Ntumy died on, December 27, 2023.
He was 65 years.
He was born on September 22, 1958, in Dadieso in the Oti Region.
Apostle Ntumy dedicated his life to the ministry, beginning at age 26 and later serving as chairman for two terms from 1998 to 2008.
Despite facing numerous challenges, including being held hostage during the Liberian Civil War and surviving attacks on his life, Apostle Ntumy continued his service with resilience.
He was also known for his literary contributions, authoring several books and playing a key role in writing the church’s spiritual publications.
A retirement service was held for Apostle Ntumy in September 2023, in Hamburg, Germany, marking the end of his 39-year ministry.