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Doctors called me that Yinka has less than six months – Obey on son’s death

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Doctors called me that Yinka has less than six months – Obey on son’s death
Obey...Got heads up from doctors on son's death

The death of Olayinka Obey-Fabiyi may not have come to his father Chief Ebenezer Obey as a surprise.

The juju music maestro said doctors had given him heads up six months ago about his son’s demise.

Obey said despite efforts to help the late 48-year-old “fight his weaknesses”, he did not succeed.

Yinka was said to have passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, and interred the next day.

In a statement, the iconic musician and Christian minister also noted that he was starting a new ministry tagged, ‘Freedom from Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Ministry (FADAM)’ as part of his efforts to join forces with the war against alcoholism and drug addiction, especially among young Nigerians and those in the Diaspora.

The statement read in part, “The doctors called me six months ago to inform me that Yinka had less than six months to live.

“It was very painful and bad news that a father must not hear about his son.

READ: Ebenezer Obey loses 48-year-old son

“Since then, l went back to the Holy Spirit to teach me what to do and the result of my communication with the Holy Spirit is the launching of this ministry.

“I have received several condolence messages from all and sundry. l appreciate everyone for their love and concern. l also thank Yinka’s friends for their efforts and support.

“l thank my eldest son, Shina, for ‘coordinating’ all his younger brothers and sisters, for extra and special care for Yinka till the end of his life. I also thank the pastors, elders, and the entire Decross family for everything.

“Once again, I appreciate all condolences, but let us rather turn further condolences to prayer support of this new ministry to help those who are in pain of alcoholism and drug addiction. Get out of alcoholism, get out of drugs. Jesus loves you.”

The juju music legend said FADAM will also become an avenue to assist parents and families of alcoholic and drug-addicted children and youths, in turning their lives around and making them better citizens in society.

He noted that he was on a short vacation in the United Kingdom when he learnt about Olayinka’s demise.

The octogenarian assured his fans that the sad incident will not, in any way, affect his pending performance engagements.

He said, “Please, note that all engagements and commitments remain valid and unaffected.”

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