Prophet Ajanaku's church deserted as death rumors persist

Elijah Iretiola Ajanaku, estranged spiritual father of gospel singer, Tope Alabi  was reportedly died of an undisclosed illness.

As the rumours of the death of Prophet Elijah Iretiola Ajanaku persists, the Ipaja-Ayobo location of the church has somewhat become deserted.

Our correspondent who visited the No. 17, Koya Akinwale Street, off Aina Obembe Street Ipaja Ayobo, Lagos property of the Christ Revival Victory Church, found the premises near-empty, with the few members around looking confused and lost; yet to make anything of the spreading death reports.

Although multiple sources say he is dead, on Monday, August 19, 2013, the church PRO, Tosin  Kaleye denied the reports. ‘As I speak to you it has not yet been confirmed that daddy is dead…and you know it is not possible for somebody to be dead for three days without it being confirmed.’

Ajanaku who was named Abass by his biological father was born into a Muslim home. He was later christened Elijah at becoming born-again.

According to his profile on the church website, Ajanaku was denied access to basic education in all forms (primary, secondary and university education) and was never opportuned to go near the four walls of any school, thus his usual communication in the Yoruba language.

He learned several artisan works ranging from driving, plumbing, truck loader, houseboy, welder, bus conductor etc, but he was not able to graduate from any of the disciplines.