Renewed attention has been drawn to a decade-old death in Koforidua, as fresh allegations emerge against Ghanaian preacher Eric Asaiah Adusah following a new documentary investigation.
Charmain Speirs, a 41-year-old Scottish national, was found dead in the bathroom of her hotel room in 2015 while in Ghana with her husband, Adusah. The couple had married only months earlier after what has been described as a whirlwind romance.
At the time of her death, Speirs was pregnant and had travelled to Ghana for church-related activities connected to Adusah, who was affiliated with Global Light Revival Ministries Church.
Her body was discovered in a hotel in Koforidua under circumstances that remain unclear. An autopsy in Ghana cited a suspected heroin overdose, but investigators were unable to determine how the substance entered her system. Family members have consistently rejected the findings, insisting Speirs had no history of drug use.
Adusah was initially charged with murder by Ghanaian authorities, but the case was later dismissed due to insufficient evidence. A subsequent inquest in the UK in 2016 also failed to establish a definitive cause of death, returning an open verdict.
Fresh Calls for Justice in Death of Scottish Woman Linked to Ghanaian Pastor, Eric Asaiah Adusah
Now, new claims featured in a recent BBC documentary have reignited public interest in the case, particularly in Ghana. Speirs’ son, Isaac Speirs, has for the first time publicly alleged that he witnessed physical abuse by Adusah prior to his mother’s death.
According to the documentary, Isaac claimed his mother was assaulted while trying to protect him during an altercation, raising further concerns about the pastor’s conduct during their relationship. Additional testimonies from former partners of Adusah also allege patterns of controlling and abusive behavior.
Adusah, who is reported to now reside in the United States under a different name, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. He has previously stated his willingness to cooperate with any renewed investigation.
Meanwhile, Speirs’ mother, Linda Speirs, is calling on Ghanaian authorities to reopen the case, urging a thorough review of the evidence and questioning of key individuals.
The case continues to raise questions within Ghana’s criminal justice system about investigative processes, cross-border cooperation, and the handling of high-profile deaths involving foreign nationals.
With the renewed spotlight, there are growing calls for authorities in Ghana to revisit the case in pursuit of clarity and justice.
