A painful exit’ – Nigerians react to the death of Pastor Adeboye
The sad death of Pastor Dare Adeboye, the son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye has shaken the entire Christian community in Nigeria.
The 42-year-old pastor was described as one of the most influential youth Pastors in RCCG.
He reportedly died in his sleep on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Eket, Akwa-Ibom where he was pastoring a church.
A source who confirmed his demise said: “He was not sick and did not complain of anything before the incident. Pastors in the church were summoned to pray for him, all to no avail.”
Dare is commonly referred to as Pastor D.
Some of the many posts he held were: RCCG House of Praise Birmingham, United Kingdom; Senior Pastor, Kaduna — RCCG Kaduna 1 Provincial Youth Pastor & RCCG Region 8 Youth Pastor, according to The Nations.
As the news of his demise broke, Nigerians have thronged social media to share their thoughts and mourn with his family.
See reactions below
Putting Pastor Adeboye and the entire RCCG family in prayers in this tough time. It is well. ????????— Wale Adetona (@iSlimfit) May 6, 2021
Pastor Adeboye son????????????
Abasiiiiii….Always saying GOD BLESS YOU!!!
May his gentle soul Rest In Peace
A painful exit???????? pic.twitter.com/ovTVCNyDoL— Sanctusgabbie (@Sanctus_gabbie) May 6, 2021
I honestly feel for Pastor Adeboye and Mummy GO right now
Their faith in God is being tested right now
Losing a son at 79 is the most heart wrenching experience ????
Christianity/walk with God is tough
May Dare Adeboye’s soul find rest
May God comfort Daddy and Mummy GO ???????????? pic.twitter.com/ieF27vF6ts— Xpressions of YeloSisi (@truthofthegods) May 6, 2021
Pastor Dare, God ????????????????????????. He has been a father, uncle, teacher to me and some of us. This is so painful God ????. My prayer is with Pastor Adeboye family may God comfort your family over his death.
Pastor Dare rest in peace ????????????????????
— WHITE COLLAR TAILOR ✂️✂️✂️ (@SeyikingCouture) May 6, 2021
My heart goes out to Daddy GO Pastor Adeboye and his entire family we love you. pic.twitter.com/m3j5T618zb— MÈKA (@Meka_music_offi) May 6, 2021
Lord we ask for courage and fortitude for the family of Pastor Adeboye at this time.
Strengthen them strengthen the wife and wife of our late brother as you preserve your church.
Amen— AKINSANMI ATOLAGBE (@akinsanmi001) May 6, 2021
The greatest tragedy for a man is to bury any of his children. My prayers go to Pastor Adeboye and the family. pic.twitter.com/Ye2ql9NBFb— phemmy (@PhemmyTosin) May 6, 2021
This was the topic for Open Heaven on Tuesday. And on the same day, Pastor Adeboye lost his son. This is very depressing. May God console his family. This is too painful.
— Eniola Akinkuotu (@ENIBOY) May 6, 2021
May God comfort Pastor Adeboye— Bamise (@AfolabiModupeo6) May 6, 2021
It’s doing me to say something about Pastor Adeboye’s son’s death, but no. I just hope the family finds happiness again quickly. Dealing with death is hard.— ignore my bio, i be atheist (@ehigbaithegreat) May 6, 2021