Foluke Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), pastor Enoch Adeboye, has narrated how her family dog died after eating poisoned food that was delivered to their home on January 1.
In a video recently shared with members of the church, Mrs Adeboye said the food was among several gifts brought to their residence to mark the New Year.
She explained that she felt uneasy about the meal and asked her staff to give it to the dogs instead.
“Somebody on one of the New Year Day brought food to our house. Of course, so many people had been coming in, going, and eating. I just entered into the kitchen and asked who owned this food. They said a person brought it. I looked at the food and asked them to give it to the dogs,” she said.
She added that a visitor from London who was present at the time was surprised by her decision.
“One woman who came from London was looking at me, and she almost abused me but because I’m a mother that’s why she couldn’t abuse me immediately. But in an hour’s time, the gateman brought the news that the dog has died,” she said.
Mrs Adeboye noted that the incident could have resulted in a tragedy if any member of the household had eaten the food.
“Imagine that on a New Year Day somebody in the house of Daddy GO ate that food, or about three or four people ate it. What will be the news?” she asked.
She advised members of the congregation to exercise caution and spiritual discernment when receiving gifts, particularly during festive seasons.
Pastor Enoch Adeboye and Foluke married in 1967 and have three children.
