Archbishop Kofi Adonten Boateng, who has been accused of having an affair with gospel musician Obaapa Christy, has once again spoken out on the matter.
This is the second time the US-based pastor has addressed the allegations, which he says have deeply affected him.
The controversy began when Pastor Love, Obaapa Christy’s former husband, accused her of infidelity during their marriage, claiming she had been involved with several men of God, including Archbishop Boateng.
In response to these accusations, the Archbishop has firmly denied any romantic involvement, expressing disappointment at how some have used the situation to tarnish his reputation.
Currently in Ghana, Archbishop Boateng reiterated in a recent interview with Kingdom FM’s Fiifi Pratt that his relationship with Obaapa Christy was strictly platonic.
He explained that her music was a source of comfort to him during a difficult time in his life, and there was never any romantic connection between them.
“There was a difficult time in my life, and it was Obaapa Christy’s songs that I cried with. In this life, there are two things no man should touch: someone else’s belongings and someone else’s wife. It doesn’t end well,” he stated.
He affirmed his commitment to his own marriage, saying, “I’ve got a wife; I cannot go after someone else’s. I am young and handsome, so I definitely I’ll have someone.”
Discussing how he met Obaapa Christy, he explained, “I met a music producer and asked for gospel musicians to grace an event of mine. He invited Obaapa Christy and others. When she came, I treated her with respect and care, just as I do for everyone. I love people and humanity.”
Despite the allegations from Pastor Love, Archbishop Boateng expressed his respect for him.
“When it comes to longevity in ministry, I can boldly say that I am Pastor Love’s child, so I’ll treat this issue with the utmost respect. Every marriage has its ups and downs. My heart goes out to Pastor Love; wherever he is, I pray he finds peace and a way through this,” he concluded.
Pastor Love’s apology to the Men of God he accused
A few weeks after his public outbursts, Pastor Love issued two separate apologies: one to Archbishop Adonten Boateng and another to Osofo Kyiri Abosom, both of whom he had accused of being involved with his ex-wife.
Pastor Love explained that his remarks were made in a moment of anger, acknowledging that, like any human, he is capable of making mistakes.