Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi has opened up on the circumstances surrounding the death of his 48-year-old son, Olayinka over the weekend saying the doctor revealed he had less than six months to live.
Olayinka Obey-Fabiyi died on Friday, 31 July 2022, and was buried the following day.
However, in a cryptic message sent to media houses, the Juju music maestro turned evangelist said: “The doctors called me six months ago to inform me that Yinka had less than six months to live.
“It was very painful and bad news that a father must not hear about his son.
“Since then, l went back to the Holy Spirit to teach me what to do and the result of my communication with the Holy Spirit is the launching of this ministry.
“I have received several condolence messages from all and sundry. l appreciate everyone for their love and concern. l also thank Yinka’s friends for their efforts and support.”
Chief Obey-Fabiyi further disclosed that following the death of his son, he had decided to float “Freedom from Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Ministry” (FADAM), as part of his efforts to join forces with the war against alcoholism and drug addiction, especially among the younger generation of Nigeria and in the Diaspora.
The octogenarian musician, who received the news of the demise of his son, Olayinka Obey-Fabiyi, during his short vacation in the United Kingdom, stressed that the reason behind the launch of the new ministry become paramount to turning the pains of the death of his son, Olayinka Obey-Fabiyi into a solution ministry to parents and families of such children and youths passing through the same experience.
Obey added that he tried all he could as a father to help the deceased fight against his weakness but to no avail.