Four popular gospel ministers, including Evangelist Ayodeji David, popularly known as Kekere Jesu and his fiancée died in an accident along the Ikorodu–Sagamu Road in Ogun State.
The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the incident in a statement by the Ogun State Commander and Public Information Officer, Florence Okupe yesterday.
The deceased were identified as Evangelist Ayodeji Kekerejesu, Evangelist Iyanu Joseph, Monjolajesu Oluwapamilerin, and Opeyemi Adesina, reports The Nation.
They were reportedly enroute a ministry assignment at the time of the incident.
Following the announcement of his death, tributes have poured in on social media from followers, church members and colleagues.
The founder of Christ Apostolic Church, Grace of Mercy Prayer Mountain International Ministry, Prophet Sam Olu Alo, in a statement on his Facebook page said: “UNQUESTIONABLE GOD!! Hmmmmnnn…..This is indeed a Rude Shock today. But Who are we to question God.. For His thoughts are higher than our thoughts, and His ways are Higher than our ways…
According to the FRSC, the crash occurred when the vehicle conveying the gospel ministers collided with another in a high-impact accident that killed all four occupants instantly.
The accident reportedly involved multiple vehicles and claimed over 24 lives.
Preliminary investigations pointed to over speeding and poor visibility as contributing factors to the fatal crash.
Meanwhile, it was learnt Kekere Jesu, and his senior brother’s wife have been laid to rest while the remains of his deceased P.A was taken to Ado-Ekiti and his deceased fiancée was transferred to her family for interment.
Kere Jesu’s next apostolic crusade tagged ‘Fast Lane Conference’ with the theme, ‘Breakout’, was billed for Ekiti State on April 19, 2025.
