Archbishop Dr Richard Samuel Addae, the highly respected founder of Shiloh United Church and the Shiloh Archbishop Addae Theological Institute in Kumasi, has died.
News of his passing on June 26, 2026, first emerged on Facebook through Kumasi-based content creator Kwabena Nsafoa.
Sharing the sad development, Nsafoa disclosed that he had known the Archbishop for more than three decades because they had been neighbours.
Paying tribute, he simply wrote: “Sofo Panyin,” a Twi term of respect for a senior pastor or man of God.
Earlier that same day, another Facebook user, El Son Clifford, had also announced the Archbishop’s death with the post:
“GREAT GIANT in the KINGDOM Business is GONE😭😭 HIS EMERITUS ARCHBISHOP DR. SAMUEL RICHARD ADDAE… #RestInGod #Granpaa.”
The circumstances surrounding Archbishop Addae’s death have not yet been disclosed. His family is expected to issue an official statement in the coming days.
Archbishop Addae’s Legacy in Kumasi
Archbishop Addae was widely regarded as one of the leading Christian figures in Kumasi. He established the Shiloh Bible College at Tanoso, which later evolved into the Shiloh Archbishop Addae Theological Institute.
The institution became a respected centre for biblical education, drawing students from different parts of the region.
Alongside his late wife, Mrs Beatrice Addae, he founded Shiloh International School at Ampabame, a private primary and junior high school that provided education to generations of children.
Mrs Addae, who served as the school’s proprietress, died several years before her husband. Many people who knew the Archbishop have since shared heartfelt tributes in his honour.
Efo Agorkoli Dzakpata wrote: “He was Archbishop Richard Samuel Addae, when I wanted to gain knowledge of the Bible, especially Eschatology, I attended his Bible college at IPT. May his soul rest in peace.”
Hon F. O. Dapaah added: “His late wife… Mrs Beatrice Addae. Son, Ross Addae. They established Shiloh International sch at Ampabame no 1, my former sch. May his soul RIP.”
Adwoa Serwaa Nuamah mourned: “Oh Agya Addae. A great bishop and dad to many. Beatrice and Linda’s dad.”
Here are some of the reactions from netizens;
Addai Richard said: “Rest in perfect peace. ARCHBISHOP DR. S. R, ADDAE.”
Richard Kwame Oppong said: “May his soul rest in perfect peace Amen.”
Apostle Okai Emmanuel said: “May His gentle soul rest in peace.”
Larbi Samuel said: “Rest in peace Dr.”
