Prophet Fakeye, C&S spiritual leader dies at 78

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Prophet Fakeye, C&S spiritual leader dies at 78

Prophet Gabriel Fakeye, the spiritual leader of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide, Ayo Ni O, has died at the age of 78.

Fakeye, who is survived by wife, a son, six daughters and grand children, was said to have died on Sunday morning in a hospital in the United States of America after a brief illness.

There are mourning among leaders and members of the C&S family over the demise of their leader, who was known to be fearless when discussing national issues and will say his mind not minding whose ox was gored.

A Prophetess in the church (preferred anonymity) , reported that he had been sick for sometimes and the leadership of the church would soon issue a release to officially announce the death of their leader at the age of 78.

Fakeye was born in 1937. He was an engineer, who started preaching the gospel at his tender age. He was popularly called “Bro Aladura” in his youthful days and remained a preacher until his dying days. Even though he was advanced in age, he continued to administer the movement (Ayo Ni O) he founded.

Fakeye, until his death, ran both TV & Radio programmes in a number of broadcast stations and was also a visionary leader with profound knowledge, grasp, and appreciation of history. He was renowned for his conviction and faith in the unity and greatness of Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Nigeria and the entire world. He was also a believer in the unity of Christianity worldwide, as he was not a sectional leader.

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