Five facts about the “sacred kiss” Anglican priest

Reverend Obeng Larbi was recorded kissing three students during the service

The video caused an uproar and led to his dismissal

It has been revealed that he is a lawyer and lecturer

The sight of a Reverend planting the “holy kiss” on the lips of student interns on the altar has been categorically condemned as reprehensible – to say the least.

His actions have not only resuscitated the age-old conversations of teachers and religious leaders sexually exploiting students, but also brought to the fore the discussion of breaching COVID-19 protocols in the midst of Wave Three.

As it stands, Father Balthazar Obeng Larbi has been dismissed from his duties as chaplain of St Monica College of Education in the Ashanti region.

This decision by the Anglican Church is expected to be the first in a series of punishments for the Reverend Father, including lawsuits.

GhanaWeb brings you five things you probably didn’t know about the priest.

1. Reverend Father Balthazar Obeng is a lawyer. He was the lawyer for St Monica College of Education. As a lawyer in good standing, he is a member of the Ghana Bar Association.

2. He was also a member of the disciplinary committee of the Ghana Education Service in the Ashanti region. He is also the main board of Ashanti Regional GES.

3. Although his official name is Balthazar Obeng Larbi, he is commonly known as Father Ricky.

4. Father Ricky, according to the Daily Guide Online, is also a university professor who teaches business law.

5. He is said to be married with children although little information has been given about his family.