Befitting galore as Osun bids Obadare farewell

Speaking at the ceremony, which held at the Oshogbo Sports Stadium, Governor Rauf Aregbesola opened the floodgate of the encomiums, when he said Obadare’s works and deeds would forever remain evergreen in the history and lives of the people of the state. The remains of the spiritual icon arrived the venue of the lying-in-state ceremony in a long motorcade convoy from Akure, the Ondo State capital.


The motorcade was received by the leadership and members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and hundreds of members of the ministry, including state government officials, led by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Tourism and Culture, Alhaji Sikiru Ayedun. Represented by the State Head of Service, Mr. Yinka Owoeye, the governor charged Nigerians to emulate the late cleric for his good works, which he said had positively touched many lives. Aregbesola, who explained that there is no cause to mourn over the demise of the prophet, described him as a great man, whose spirit will always live in the memory of many, and the state in particular.

He said: “His life should be a source of challenge for the people on the earth surface, particularly the younger generation. He is a rare gem and a gift to us all in the state. But as much as we love him, the owner of the beautiful rose has taken it away.”

Also speaking, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Osun State, Superior Apostle Abraham Aladeseye, advised Nigerians not only to extol the virtues of late Obadare, but to demonstrate such virtues in their daily lives.

He described the world renowned preacher as an example of Christ’s teachings and principles, saying that the only way to properly extol him is to live the gospel he preached, both in his sermons and lifestyle. Also, the National Publicity Secretary of the Christ Apostolic Church Supreme Council Worldwide, Pastor (Dr.) Olu Arijesudade, described Prophet Obadare was a rare gift to his generation, adding that he touched many lives with the gospel he preached.

A son of the late WOSEM founder, Pastor Abraham Obadare, expressed gratitude to God for the gift of “a father who taught us to live in peace with everyone, to forgive everybody and most of all, to be heaven conscious.” He thanked Osun State government and the people of the state for joining the family to bid his father farewell. The lying-in-state ceremony was graced by dignitaries from the political circles, ministers of God from all over the country and many of the public who turned up to bid Obadare a final farewell.