When Solomon Komolafe, a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Winners Assembly, Ibadan, Oyo State, set out for church on February 4, 2013, he was hale and hearty.

But the church was thrown into chaos when Komolafe slumped after leading the congregation in a prayer session and died right on the altar.


Komolafe

Komolafe died nine months after one of his daughters lost her life to an auto crash in May 2012.

One of the children of the deceased, Funsho, told PUNCH Metro that Komolafe’s death was shocking and unbelievable.

He said with his father’s death, it had become double calamity for the family.

Funsho, who responded to our correspondent’s questions via electronic mail, said the 69-year-old pastor did not have any terminal ailment.

He stressed that he and other members of the family had yet to come to terms with the sad incident.

He said, “My father, Pastor Komolafe, popularly known as Jack Solo, slumped right on the altar.

“The incident was immediately after he led the congregation in a prayer session. He slumped and died on the spot.”

Funsho said the night preceding his father’s demise, he (Komolafe) had spoken at length with his daughter, Seyi, in the United States.

He added, “Komolafe did not have last moments since he died unexpectedly. But the night before his death, he had a long telephone conversation with Seyi, his son-in-law and grand children in the US.

“He also spoke with Biodun, his son in Lagos and they discussed at length about the Super Eagles”

Funsho said his father was a product of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, with a degree in English and Philosophy as well as Post-Graduate Diploma in Advertising and Office Management.

Funsho eulogised his father’s virtues, saying he was a disciplinarian, industrious, compassionate, philanthropic, pious, accommodating and exemplary leader.

He said Komolafe, an indigene of Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State, was survived by his wife, Adewunmi and three children: Oluwafunsho, Abiodun and Oluwaseyi.

He said Komolafe will be buried in Ibadan on March 8


Source. Punch Newspapers : http://www.punchng.com/metro/pastor-dies-on-the-altar-after-leading-prayer/

hmmmm. na wa for this life o. Death go take person at any place, anytime, anyhow. Whether your are 'born again' or a 'circumsized again', it doesn't matter. Na WA!

Good afternoon,

This is indeed is sad! This brings to the fore, the need to make the most of life and not postpone what we can do today for a later date. The need to say the "I am sorry" we are too proud to say...the need to say the "I love you" that we have been wanting to say to our parents, siblings, friends, wife, children etc but haven't summoned the courage to say...the need to pick up our phones and call that friend that we have always wanted to call but never created the time to talk to.

This sad event is really a wake-up call and a pointer to the fact that procrastination is indeed the thief of time.


Thank you!

R.I.P

That family need genium repentance ad liberation.

sometimes, religious people tend to ignore their health and still mount the alter. realistically, this is so not fair. but since i'm neither a judge nor jury and details aint out yet, we just cant judge

Pastor,

You answered the divine call right in the pressence of God and after communing with the Almighty as the congregation looked on to bear you witness.

Adieu! RIP to the Dead. And May God give those you left behind the fortitude to bear the loss. Amen!

Sweetapple007: That family need genium repentance ad liberation.

Spiritual matters... Smh...

Am pretty sure they rushed him to the hospital afterwards.

am so sorry for the loss and RIP to the family.
But i may also feel that the present RCCG national February fasting may have also had a hand in his death.

Not every human being's body can withstand the hunger and stress of not eating.

RIP once to the bereaved!

iv4fb: sometimes, religious people tend to ignore their health and still mount the alter. realistically, this is so not fair. but since i'm neither a judge nor jury and details aint out yet, we just cant judge

Regular medical checkup is more effective than prayer and fasting.... Ask the Pope...

haba...........why?

Eh ya! RIP

NICE AFRO

sadeiyare: When Solomon Komolafe, a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Winners Assembly, Ibadan, Oyo State, set out for church on February 4, 2013, he was hale and hearty.

But the church was thrown into chaos when Komolafe slumped after leading the congregation in a prayer session and died right on the altar.


Komolafe

Komolafe died nine months after one of his daughters lost her life to an auto crash in May 2012.

One of the children of the deceased, Funsho, told PUNCH Metro that Komolafe’s death was shocking and unbelievable.

He said with his father’s death, it had become double calamity for the family.

Funsho, who responded to our correspondent’s questions via electronic mail, said the 69-year-old pastor did not have any terminal ailment.

He stressed that he and other members of the family had yet to come to terms with the sad incident.

He said, “My father, Pastor Komolafe, popularly known as Jack Solo, slumped right on the altar.

“The incident was immediately after he led the congregation in a prayer session. He slumped and died on the spot.”

Funsho said the night preceding his father’s demise, he (Komolafe) had spoken at length with his daughter, Seyi, in the United States.

He added, “Komolafe did not have last moments since he died unexpectedly. But the night before his death, he had a long telephone conversation with Seyi, his son-in-law and grand children in the US.

“He also spoke with Biodun, his son in Lagos and they discussed at length about the Super Eagles”

Funsho said his father was a product of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, with a degree in English and Philosophy as well as Post-Graduate Diploma in Advertising and Office Management.

Funsho eulogised his father’s virtues, saying he was a disciplinarian, industrious, compassionate, philanthropic, pious, accommodating and exemplary leader.

He said Komolafe, an indigene of Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State, was survived by his wife, Adewunmi and three children: Oluwafunsho, Abiodun and Oluwaseyi.

He said Komolafe will be buried in Ibadan on March 8


Source. Punch Newspapers : http://www.punchng.com/metro/pastor-dies-on-the-altar-after-leading-prayer/

R.i.P

sauer: Am pretty sure they rushed him to the hospital afterwards.

Lol, na dead body dem dey carry go hospital.. Imagine.. Na so my friend mama die o.. She complained she was weak, they went past four hospitals on their way to the church... Na so the Lord use receive her soul o...

Too much work and stress can kill.

Human being has appointed time on earth.

Regular medical check up is important or at least regular blood pressure check up.

May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.

At 69 with the present social condition of naija I did say he has out-lived his life expectancy by over 20yrs

RIP pastor. I pray your name be found in the book of life.

Nice way to go. Right in the presence of God. He is seated at the right hand of God.

I hope he's in heaven, cos its nt easy to die doing God's work.

Rip pastor

See u in heaven

musKeeto:
Regular medical checkup is more effective than prayer and fasting.... Ask the Pope...

inasmuch as i agree that medical checkup is heavily important, i wouldnt toe the line of saying its more effective than...everyone is entitled to his/her own believe ad you have no powers whatsoever to enforce your believe on someone else.

RIP Pastor!

May God give his bereaved family the grace and enablement to forge ahead in life. Mr. Komolafe's last assignment is a great challenge to the living. He died doing God's work. As humans, his death is painful but, what a pleasant last moment with your creator. RIP.

God help me, that anytime i leave to join you in heaven my record on earth would be a blessing to everyone

sauer: Am pretty sure they rushed him to the hospital afterwards.

is dat y u became an atheist

Mayowura: God help me, that anytime i leave to join you in heaven my record on earth would be a blessing to everyone

Ur record is making heaven already. Sebi u knw the best betting site in the world.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Anyone can die at anytime, be it pastor, plumber or painter... Best it happened just after prayer innit? **shrugs**
Moving on...