The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has released an official confirming the death of Dare Adeboye, son of RCCG General Overseer Enoch Adeboye.
It was earlier reported that the 42-year-old, who is the third son of the cleric, died in his sleep on Wednesday in Eket, Akwa Ibom State.
In a statement released on the official Public Relations account of the ministry, the church confirmed the sudden loss of the preacher. According to the statement, Dare Adeboye died on May 4, 2021.
The statement read, “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 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.”
At the end of the statement, it was also disclosed by RCCG that Adeboye’s death was not COVID-19 related, as it was reported that the 43-year-old died in his sleep with no prior health issues.