Obey says doctors called him six months ago to inform him that his son, Yinka, has less than six months to live, a very painful and bad news that a father must not hear about his son
By Jeffrey Agbo
Music icon Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi has revealed that his son Olayinka Obey-Fabiyi died of drug addiction and alcoholism.
Obey received news of the death of his 48-year-old son on July 28 while on vacation in the United Kingdom.
In a statement on Tuesday signed by the general manager of Obey’s music group, Tunji Odunmbaku, the Juju musician said he launched “Freedom from Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Ministry (FADAM)” against alcoholism and drug addiction among Nigerian youth.
Obey said the new ministry was launched in UK to turn pains of his son’s death into a solution ministry for parents and families of youths passing through the same experience.
The singer expressed sadness over the death of his son, saying that he tried all he could, as a father, to help fight against his son’s weakness, but to no avail.
“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,” he said.
Obey 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 Olayinka till the end.
Obey also thanked pastors, elders and the entire Decross Family for their support.
“Once again, I appreciate all condolences, but let us rather turn further condolences to prayer support of this new ministry to help those who are in pain of alcoholism and drug addiction.
“Job 22:21 says ‘Acquaint now thyself with God, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.’ Get out of Alcoholism, Get out of Drugs. Jesus Loves you,” the musician said.
Obey assured fans and music lovers that the incident, though sad, would not in any way affect all his pending engagements.
