Tema: A High Court in Tema has ordered the interim preservation of several properties belonging to Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi and his wife, Gloria Kobi, pending the final determination of a legal dispute believed to be linked to their marriage.
According to Ghana Web, the order was issued by the High Court in Tema on May 18, 2026, following an application filed by Gloria Kobi. She sought protection over what she described as joint matrimonial properties acquired during their marriage. The court documents, which were sighted by the news outlet, indicate that Gloria Kobi filed the application on May 7, 2026, under 'Order for Interim Preservation of Joint Matrimonial Properties' pursuant to 'Order 25 Rule 2(1) of the High Court Civil Procedure Rules, 2004, C.I. 47.'
In the legal action, Gloria Kobi is listed as the petitioner/applicant, while Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi is the respondent. The court order reveals that the application was granted after the court considered the affidavit filed by Gloria Kobi, noting that there was no affidavit in opposition on record. The court heard submissions from Irene Aborchie-Nyahe, counsel for the petitioner, before granting the request.
The court's ruling stated, 'IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT Motion on Notice for an Order for Interim Preservation of Joint Matrimonial Properties be and is hereby granted, pursuant to order 25 rule 2(1) of CI 47.' The properties affected by the court order include land and buildings associated with the Glorious Wave Church International, the couple's matrimonial home at Sakumono, four houses, two self-contained houses, a five-bedroom house at East Legon, interests in a partnership oil company, and 'several vehicles and other assets acquired during the marriage.'
The court directed that all the listed properties 'be and are hereby preserved pending the final determination of this suit.' This development has sparked public attention, given Prophet Badu Kobi's prominence as the founder of Glorious Wave Church International and his influence within Ghana's religious landscape.
While the exact details of the substantive case remain unclear, the court's decision effectively prevents the disposal or transfer of the listed assets until the matter is fully resolved. The order was signed by the registrar of the High Court in Tema and issued under the seal of the Judicial Service of Ghana.