Nigerians condole with Pastor Adeboye as Church confirms son’s death

 

BY KAZIE UKO

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Nigerians from different works of life have continued to commiserate with the General Overseer (GO) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye and his family over the death of his son, Pastor Dare Adeboye, on Wednesday.

The Church Thursday formally announced the death of the junior Adeboye. The news of the death was first broken by RELIABLESOURCENG.COM earlier Thursday.

The RCCG Public Relations Officer, Pastor Segun Adebiyi, in a statement, said: “It is with a deep and heartfelt sense of loss, we announce the departure of our beloved son, brother, husband and father, Oluwadamilare Temitayo Adeboye, who went to be with the Lord on the 4th of May, 2021.

“His life was well lived as he served the Lord without reserve, giving effortlessly and leading fearlessly. He was crowned by the Lord with blessings of 3 seeds and a beautiful wife.

“Though shaken, our anchor remains Jesus Christ in whom we have the assurance that we will one day meet in a place where there is no pain.

“It is the wish of the family to be granted privacy at this moment and that prayers be offered on their behalf.

“Oluwadamilare Temitayo Adeboye, June 9th 1978 – May 4th 2021. Remain forever in our hearts.”

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Among some of the prominent Nigerians who have reached out to the Adeboyes to condole with them are President Muhammadu Buhari, former President Goodluck Jonathan, Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila and some state governors.

Buhari, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, commiserated with the Adeboyes and members of the RCCG family, admonishing them to take solace in God’s promises.

In a statement, Thursday, Adesina wrote: “President Muhammadu Buhari extends deepest sympathies to the family of the General Overseer of the RCCG on the passing of his son, Pastor Dare Adeboye.

“Also commiserating with members of the RCCG on the demise of the Assistant Pastor in charge of Region (Youth) 35, President Buhari urges them to find comfort in the teachings of the Holy Scriptures that those who have chosen to serve God faithfully will see Him as He is in eternity.”

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Jonathan, in his condolence message in Abuja Thursday, expressed sadness over the death of Pastor Dare, describing him as a much-loved clergyman.

“My family and I condole with Pastor Enoch Adeboye and the entire membership of the RCCG, on the death of Pastor Dare Adeboye and a much-loved clergyman.

“Though I never knew Pastor Dare personally, I have had cause to meet his father, Pastor Adeboye, and it would seem that the apple did not fall far from the tree,” he said.

“We share in the grief that naturally comes when such a devout man passes on to eternal glory,” he said

Jonathan prayed to God to grant the family of the deceased and the RCCG ministry the fortitude to bear the loss.

Lawan commiserated with the Adeboye family and members of the RCCG worldwide.

In a statement by his Special Adviser (Media), Ola Awoniyi, in Abuja, Lawan said: “I share their deep grief over the loss of a beloved son, husband, father and committed labourer in the Lord’s Vineyard.

“May God Almighty comfort the highly respected pastor, his family and the entire members of his flock over this great loss and repose the soul of the deceased in eternal bliss.”

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Gbajabiamila, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Lanre Lasisi, in Abuja, said it was painful for a father to lose his child at any point in time, saying the younger Adeboye lived a life full of worship to the Lord and service to humanity.

The Speaker recalled how the deceased took after his father in the work of God and rose to become one of the leading youth pastors in RCCG.

Gbajabiamila expressed sadness over the loss of such a “promising young man”.

“I am saddened by the news of the demise of Pastor Dare Adeboye. His demise is painful, especially now that we need youth like him to serve as role models to their peers.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the Adeboye family and the entire RCCG family at this difficult moment.

“I pray that the good Lord will find a peaceful resting place for Pastor Dare Adeboye,” he said.