Nigerians react as Pastor Adeboye loses son

Pastor Dare Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God has passed on.

The deceased was the 42 year old third son of renowned cleric, Pastor Enoch Adeboye. Pastor Dare Adeboye pastored one of the church branches in Akwa Ibom State. He died peacefully in his sleep on May 4 and his death was confirmed by an official statement from the church.

“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 for prayers to be offered on their behalf.”

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

Influential Nigerians send condolence messages

Consequently, several condolence messages have trailed the passing of the cleric. While commenting on the sad incident, President Muhammadu Buhari said;  

“My deepest sympathies to the family of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), on the passing of his son, Pastor Dare Adeboye. I pray that God Almighty will grant the departed rest. And comfort grieving family, friends & associates.”

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s spokesperson, Laolu Alande released a statement on Twitter.

“VP Osinbajo visits Daddy G.O, Pastor Adeboye & Mummy G.O this morning commiserating on the sad loss of our beloved Pastor Dare. He was accompanied by Gov Abiodun & Minister Keyamo. May Pastor Dare’s memory be blessed and the LORD grant fortitude to Daddy G.O to bear the loss.”

The governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu also issued a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile.

He said: “No doubt the death of a loved one is usually painful as it is irreparable. But we must always take solace in God. Especially if the deceased had lived a good life, just like the late Pastor Dare Adeboye.”

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“The pastoral and wise counsel of Pastor D s he was fondly called, will be sorely missed by his family, and the entire members of RCCG. Most especially in Eket, Akwa Ibom, where he played active roles as a cleric before he passed on.

“I sympathise with Pastor Enoch Adeboye, his wife, siblings and widow of the deceased and the entire members of RCCG. I pray that God will grant the late Pastor Dare Adeboye eternal rest and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”

Nigeria’s former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, also issued a statement.

“My family and I send our heartfelt condolences and prayers to @PastorEAAdeboye, his family and the entire @RCCGHq Community over the passing of Pastor Dare Adeboye. We pray that the Almighty grants you all the much needed strength that you need as you mourn this significant loss.”

From all of us at NRTC, we pray that the entire Adeboye family experience divine comfort. And may Pastor Dare Adeboye’s soul rest in peace.