The Senior Pastor of Faith Assembly of God Church, Pastor Issa Turay is dead. The announcement of his death by the church authorities yesterday, June 7, has sent shivers down the spines of many. Several comments shared on social media portray a sense of apprehension amongst many who perceive the death of Pastor Turay, Prophet TB Joshua and Rev Stephen Akinola, few hours apart from each to mean the occurrence of rapture.
These feelings might not be misplaced as findings by Africa Update shows a shocking trend that gives some credence to this postulation. According to an online report, In December, Apostle (Mrs) Eunice Osagiede, Founder of Spirit & Life Bible Church, Benin City died. The church she founded in the 90s has great impact in Edo State. In February, Bishop (Dr) Moses Grandeur. President VIFA WorldWide died.
In May, about four pastors reportedly died in their sleep. Their names are as follows: Archbishop Caleb Anny Maduoma, Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province Anglican Communion and Bishop of Ideato Diocese slept and didn’t wake up. Pastor Osueke, the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Church, slept and didn’t wake up. Pastor Dare Adeboye, the third child of Pastor E.A Adeboye slept and didn’t wake up, and Pastor Emmanuel Abina, the son of the General Overseer of The Gospel Faith Mission International, Dr. Elijah Abina slept and didn’t wake up.
