The Anglican Church of Ghana priest whose video went viral recently for “force kissing” some female students, has apologized for his action following severe backlashes.
The priest, Rev. Obeng Larbi, was captured kissing a number of female trainees at the Rev. Obeng Larbiwithin the Asante-Manpong Diocese.
The Anglican Church immediately reacted to the viral video of its priest kissing 3 girls on the mouth.
The Anglican Church said that it is “saddened” by the priest’s action and investigation is underway. The Church added that the “Priest would be dealt with in accordance with the norms and values of the Anglican Communion where morality is extremely revered in the Church.”
The statement adds that efforts are being made to “engage the students through counselling sessions to avert any psychological issues that may arise as a result of the viral video”.
The girls, who are students of St. Monica College of Education in Ghana, seemed uncomfortable but had to oblige as their priest kissed them on the altar, in front of the entire congregation.
According to Reverend father Baltharzzar Obeng Larbi, he foolishly kissed the students on the lips as an act of appreciation for extraordinary performance.
Below is the full statement:
