Four popular Nigerian gospel ministers, including Evangelist Ayodeji David, also known as Kekere Jesu, died in a car accident on the Ikorodu-Sagamu Road in Ogun State.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the event in a statement published by Florence Okupe, Ogun State Commander and Public Information Officer, on Monday.
The victims were named as Evangelists Ayodeji Kekerejesu, Iyanu Joseph, Monjolajesu Oluwapamilerin, and Opeyemi Adesina.
According to the FRSC, the tragedy occurred when the vehicle carrying the gospel singers collided with another, resulting in a high-impact accident that killed all four people instantly.
The tragedy apparently involved many vehicles and killed around 24 people in total.
Preliminary investigations point to overspeeding and poor highway visibility as causes of the collision.
Evangelist Kekere Jesu was recognised for his dynamic street evangelism, passionate preaching, and powerful social media presence.
The incident occurred when he was supposedly on his way to a missionary assignment.
Following his passing, followers, church members, and coworkers have paid tribute on social media, with many describing him as a passionate servant of God with a strong desire to reach out to young and rural populations with the gospel.
The founder of Christ Apostolic Church, Grace of Mercy Prayer Mountain International Ministry, Prophet Sam Olu Alo, in a statement on his Facebook page on Sunday, 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…
“Rest in peace, my beloved brother @ Evangelist Ayodeji David’s [Kekere Jesu].”
Another Facebook user, Kenny John, wrote, “Condolence Message: The accident that occurred on Saturday, April 5th, along the Shagamu–Ibadan Motorway claimed the lives of 22 people. Out of those, four were personally known to me: Prophet Ayodeji, also known as Kekere Jesu; Evangelist Iyanu Joseph; Prophet Ayodeji Kekere Jesu’s fiancée; and the wife of Prophet Ayodeji Kekere Jesu’s elder brother.
“It still feels like a dream. May their souls rest in perfect peace.
“Lord, we bring before You the souls of these beloved ones who have departed so suddenly. We ask for Your mercy and grace to receive them into Your eternal rest. Comfort every heart that mourns, and strengthen the families they left behind. May their memories bring light and hope, even in this season of sorrow, in Jesus’ name.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.” — Revelation 21:4
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4”
