Tragedy as Founder of CAC Oke-Agbara Prophet Olowere Dies

Tragedy as Founder of CAC Oke-Agbara Prophet Olowere Dies

  • Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) members nationwide have been greeted with sad news
  • The founder of the church, Prophet Michael Olowere, was declared dead on Wednesday, July 5
  • The highly revered cleric known as "Baba Automatic" by his followers reportedly died in his Ibadan residence

Oyo, Ibadan - Prophet Michael Olowere, the founder of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke -Agbara, has been declared dead.

As reported by the Nigerian Tribune, Prophet Olowere rested in the bosom of the Lord at his Ibadan residence on Wednesday, July 5.

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Prophet Olowere, before his demise, was said to have been one of the few men to meet the great Apostle Ayo Babalola. Photo Credit: CAC Oke Agbara Ashi District Headquarters
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The renowned minister of the gospel has been regarded as one of the most respected clerics in CAC, a pedigree that earned him the tag name “Baba Automatic” amongst his followers.

However, the cause of his death is yet to be ascertained as efforts to get information from his family and church headquarters proved abortive, Vanguard reported.

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Who is Prophet Michael Olowere

During his earthly ministry, Prophet Olowere was known to be a gospel teacher, an evangelist and an anointed preacher who performed signs and wonders.

History shows that he was one of the few young men of God who came in close contact with the highly revered Father of Pentecostal in Nigeria, Apostle Joseph Ayodele Babalola, who originally founded the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in 1941.

Prophet Olowere, on the other hand, had an earthly ministry which spanned over six decades of preaching the gospel, expanding the church and winning souls for Christ.

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In another development, Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Dr Sunday Mbang, has been pronounced dead at 86.

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Following his demise, President Muhammadu Buhari extended his arm of condolence to the late Mbang's family and the church.

Similarly, Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi described Mbang as a man who stood for the right thing.

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Meanwhile, Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara has said he would like to die fast after receiving a death sentence from the Upper Shari'a court in Kano.

The religious leader, who was prosecuted for blasphemy of the prophet, alleged that the judge, Ibrahim Sarki-Yola, twisted his evidence to favour the prosecutors.

Kabara then called on his supporters not to worry about his death as he would meet his creator in an honourable manner.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.