The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on Tuesday confirmed the death of Pastor Joseph Abiona, a retired Deputy General Overseer (DGO) of the church.
It could be recalled that the 96-year-old retired DGO of the church passed on Friday.
In a statement by Pastor Johnson Odesola, the RCCG Assistant General Overseer, Administration and Personnel, said the funeral arrangements for the deceased would be announced later.
The statement titled, ‘Pa J. H. Abiona goes home’, read, “With gratitude to God and total submission to His will, the Redeemed Christian Church of God regrets to announce the passing unto glory of our beloved father in the Lord, the Deputy General Overseer, Pastor J. H. Abiona who passed to glory on Friday the 31st December 2021.
“He is survived by his biological family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as many spiritual children.
“Further arrangements for his final rite as agreed by the family will be announced later.
“We pray for the Lord to comfort the entire family and the church at this time.”
Abiona, who was born in 1925 was one of the respected elders of the church. He was appointed acting General Superintendent after the death of the founder, Pa Josiah Akindayomi.
Abiona had handled the transition of the church leadership from Akindayomi to the current General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye in 1981 and weathered the storm generated by people who were eager to lead the church, despite God’s plan, which had earlier been made known to them.
Abiona was known as one of the very few people to pray for Adeboye and his wife, Pastor Foluke, during church programmes.
