WORLD renowned
televangelist and founder of World Soul Winning Evangelical Mission, WOSEM, and
General Evangelist of Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Prophet Timothy Obadare, is
dead.
Baba Obadare has
he was fondly called, was second-in-command to Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola at CAC.
He died yesterday morning at an
undisclosed private hospital in Akure after a protracted age-related ailment.
He was aged 83.
Popular for his
monthly crusade, Koseunti, that drew Christians from all denominations to
Akure, Ondo State capital, Baba Obadare, as he was popularly called, was
formerly of the Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, until he formed his own ministry,
WOSEM.
Prophet Obadare’s son, Pastor Abraham Obadare and the Ondo
State chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Bishop Joshua
Ketiku, both confirmed that Baba Obadare died in an Akure hospital.
US-based Pastor
Obadare Jnr., who was said to have graduated from Hunter College of City
University, New York, is a District Superintendent in charge of CAC WOSEM
churches in the United States and Canada.
The
visually-impaired evangelist had travelled across the nations of the world on
evangelical mission with signs and wonders reportedly following his
ministrations.
Bishop Ketiku said
the deceased lived a good life and had gone to rest, saying “Baba is happier where he is now.”
One of the
children of the late prophet, Mr. Joseph Obadare, said his father lived a
fulfilled life. He added that the family was waiting for the eldest son before
any comment.
Speaking with
newsmen in Akure, Media Aide to late Obadare, Pastor Michael Awe, described him
as a great evangelist, who travelled wide within and outside the country on
evangelism activities.
Pastor Awe, who
said there was no faction in CAC Worldwide, said WOSEM had always being an
evangelical arm of the church.
Also, Publicity
Secretary of CAC Worldwide, Pastor Adeemisoye Alawode, said the entire CAC was
shocked on the news of the prophet’s death.
Alawode said the
President of CAC Worldwide, Pastor Abraham Akioso, had condoled with the entire
members of the Church and the family of the deceased.
He said during the
lifetime of Obadare, he worked like a General in Jesus Army, saying he did his
best for the Church.
Governor Olusegun
Mimiko pays tribute, said the death of Obadare was an example of the marching on of a saint. Mimiko, in a
statement yesterday, said Obadare’s life,
ministry and influence could be likened to those of saints, rare and uncommon.
He said: “In his way of life, concern for the lost
soul and uplifting of the name of God, Obadare stands tall among the prophets
of his generation and broke barriers that health attempted to place on his way.
“He was consistent and controlled,
aggressive yet unobtrusive and had no pretensions about his faith and God.
Prophet Obadare made the life of the poor and the down-trodden his and helped
many to rediscover their connections to God.
“His strident cries against sin and warnings
to those departing from what is right and just will be sorely missed.”
The governor
recalled the evangelistic exploits of the late cleric in the face of sight
challenge, saying “Prophet
Obadare's mastery of bible verses and lines
underlines the fact that he was indeed a prophet called for a purpose by God.
“He, it appears, has discharged his duties
and deserves blissful rest in the bosom of his maker. Our hearts go to his many
disciples and members as well as family this period. We ask that the good Lord
send consolation their ways.
May Baba's Soul rest in peace.
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