42-year-old Pastor Dare Adeboye , died in his sleep on Wednesday, May 5, in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, where he was based with his family.
According to report, Dare who was the Assistant Pastor in charge of Region (Youth) 35, had ministered a day before his death.
His wife, Temiloluwa, was said to have raised an alarm as he slept and did not wake up
According to a member of the church; “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” .
The Head of Media and Public Relations, RCCG, Pastor Olaitan Olubiyi, however, confirmed the tragedy on Thursday morning.
He said, “It is true. The incident happened in Eket where he was based. I don’t have the details for now. Maybe before the end of today, we will issue a statement.”
The deceased father had celebrated his 42nd birthday on social media, tagging Dare ‘his first miracle child, adding that God put the devil to shame 42 years ago’.
“Our first miracle child. We pray that God will keep his miraculous working power in your life and all those who need a miracle today, will use you as a point of contact for their own in Jesus’ name. (Amen) love from Dad, Mom, and the whole Adeboye dynasty.”