Renowned music icon, Evang. Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, has expressed sadness over the death of his 48-year-old son, Olayinka, saying doctors informed him six months ago that his son has less than six months to live

The veteran singer said he tried all he could, as a father, to help fight against his weakness, but to no avail.

Obey-Fabiyi made the disclosure via a statement issued by the General Manager of his music group, Tunji Odunmbaku, on Tuesday.

The Star had reported that Olayinka Obey-Fabiyi died on July 28 at the age of 48.

The veteran musician said: “The doctors called me six months ago to inform me that Yinka has less than six months to live; this 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 and thank you all for your love and concern.”

Obey-Fabiyi further thanked his late son’s friends for their efforts and supports, appreciating Shina, his eldest son, for coordinating all his younger ones for extra and special care for Yinka till the end.

He also thanked the pastors, elders, and the Decross Gospel Mission.

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Obey-Fabiyi assured fans and music lovers that the incident, though sad, would not in any way affect all his pending performance engagements.

According to him, all engagements and commitments remain valid and unaffected.

Meanwhile, the musisian has launched ‘Freedom from Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Ministry (FADAM)’ against alcoholism and drug addiction among Nigerian youths.

Obey-Fabiyi said the launching of the ministry was part of his efforts to join forces in the fight against alcoholism and drug addiction among younger generation in Nigeria and in Diaspora.

He stated that the newly launched ministry was aside his popular Decross Gospel Mission and Ebenezer Obey Evangelistic Ministry.

He said the new ministry was launched in the United Kingdom to turn pains of his son’s death into a solution ministry for parents and families of youths passing through the same experience.

The renowned musician said the effort was to “massively enlighten and educate youths on the danger of alcoholism as well as drug addiction”.

Obey-Fabiyi added that FADAM would also become an avenue to assist parents as well as families of alcoholic and drug-addicted youths.

He noted that it would allow them to overcome the challenges and make their children better citizens of society.

The Star