May 3, 2021 3:48 am
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Contrary to the unconfirmed reports making rounds about the death of the third child and second son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Pastor Dare Adeboye, the church has stated that his death was not COVID-19 related.
The church noted that the 42-year-old cleric died in his sleep with no prior health issues.
The church, while confirming the incident in a statement released by its public relations office, said Dare Adeboye died on May 4, 2021, in his sleep on Wednesday in Eket, Akwa Ibom State.
The statement reads in part: “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.
Pastor Dare Adeboye
Pastor Dare Adeboye, the son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide, Enoch Adeboye, is dead.
The PUNCH gathered that the 42-year-old, who is the third son of the revered cleric, died in his sleep on Wednesday in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, where he was based with his family.
Our correspondent gathered from reliable sources in the church that the deceased, who was the Assistant Pastor in charge of Region (Youth) 35, had ministered the previous day.
He was said to have retired to his bed and did not wake up.
His wife, Temiloluwa, was said to have raised the alarm.
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By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado-Ekiti
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has described the death of Pastor Dare Adeboye, as an unfortunate development that has inflicted a wound in the hearts of family members in particular, the Christian community, all lovers of Adeboye and Nigerians in their millions.
Pastor Dare Adeboye, son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, was said to have died in his sleep on Wednesday night at his home in Eket, Akwa Ibom State.
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Dr. Fayemi in a condolence message described Pastor Dare as a vibrant young man and committed minister in God’s vineyard who trod the righteous path being trodden by his parents.
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These are not the best of times for revered clergy man, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide.
The 78 year old religious leader is bereaved as he just lost his son, Pastor Dare Adeboye, his third son to be precise.
The 42-year-old reportedly died in his sleep, according to Punch, on Wednesday in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, where he was based with his family.
Adeboye who was the Assistant Pastor in charge of Region (Youth) 35, had ministered the previous day. He was said to have retired to his bed and never woke up. His wife, Temiloluwa, was said to have raised the alarm.