THE family of Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has broken their silence on the death of Dare, one of the sons of the top cleric.
Dare, who was a pastor at one of the branches of the church in Akwa Ibom State, is said to have died in his sleep on Wednesday.
President Muhammadu Buhari, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike are among notable Nigerians to have reacted to the news.
Finally confirming the demise this evening through a statement by the official Public Relations account of the church, the family expressed sadness over the death of the preacher.
They, however, asked to be “left alone at this moment” to “grief quietly”.
“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,” the statement said.
“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 remain 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 left alone at this moment, and we pray the Lord keep you as you honour this humble request.
“Oluwadamilare Temitayo Adeboye, June 9th 1978 – May 4th 2021.
“Remain forever in our heart. Please note that this is not a COVID-19 related death.”
