Some clerics as well as other Nigerians have continued to eulogise the popular Ibadan-based cleric, Prophet Michael Ojo, known as Baba Olowere.
One of the associates of Olowere, Pastor Adebiyi Adam, described his last moments as a transition into glory.
Adam, who is the District Coordinating Superintendent, Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Agbara, Ashi, Ibadan, said in Ibadan on Friday that the deceased had premonition of his death.
Adam, while speaking at the residence of the late pastor, at Ashi area of Ibadan, said that Olowere, popularly known as Baba Automatic, did not die of sickness.
Recounting Olowere’s last moments, he said the deceased knew he was going to be with his Maker before 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday and had prepared the minds of everyone around him.
Adam said that the late prophet was sound-minded and received the best of treatment, adding that he wanted his privacy during his last days on earth.
He, however, cautioned those peddling unfounded stories about the deceased to take caution, saying that he left at a ripe age and with no scandal.
“It happened the way it should be, not even one of his biological or spiritual children died before him.
“Baba Olowere had premonition of his departure from earth. He said that before 7:00 p.m. that day (Wednesday), he would be gone and asked that arrangements be made for his transition. When it was 5:24 p.m., he breathed his last.
“Whatever prayer we said, he would only say ‘amen’ to the one he liked. He had set things in order and called for unity after his demise. He died while actively serving God,” the cleric said.
Also, Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) in Oyo State, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, described the late Olowere as a great father of faith.
He acknowledged the late popular prophet’s unwavering faith in God and selflessness, saying that he was a devoted man of God who touched and impacted the lives of many.
“It is rather very sad that Baba Olowere, a man of grace and a heart full of compassion, had to transit to the great beyond at this time.
“His departure is an irreparable loss. However, we thank God that he lived a life full of legacies in Christendom,” he said.
Akinyemiju said that the deceased was a courageous and resourceful minister of God.
“It is quite obvious that the old man became the signature of love and kindness as well as a template for commitment in things of God,” the CAN chairman said.
“On behalf of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State chapter, I commiserate with all those grieving the passing of a great man of peace to eternity. May the love, happiness and compassion Baba shared with others return to his children and loved ones in hundredfold.”
Also, the governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Ogun State in the 2023 election, Mr Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has described the death of Olowere as a great loss to the entire Christendom, saying God’s soldier has been called home.
Oguntoyinbo noted that Olowere molded his life to be what he is today, adding that the late Olowere was a deep preacher, teacher and gospel evangelist who was anointed for signs and wonders.
According to Ajadi: “Look at my life today, it is as a result of Baba Olowere’s words of pure knowledge on us, he taught us how to pray for a better future. Baba Olowere was my father, my mentor in the Lord, a soul builder and the one who made me believe strongly in the Lord.
“I condole with the CAC Worldwide, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the members of CAC Oke-Agbara, Asi Bodija and the entire Christendom. May Baba’s soul rest in perfect peace.”
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