By Ayodele Abere
His Most Eminence, Late Primate Nathaniel Folorunso Olorunsola (JP)
Most Reverend OTIS Olorunsola, the first son of the Founder of Living Christ Gospel Church, Nigeria and Overseas, His Most Eminence, Late Primate Nathaniel Folorunso Olorunsola (JP), has said he would want the great man of God remembered as an ICON in the field of spirituality.
Most Reverend OTIS Olorunsola, General Overseer, Living Christ Gospel Church, Nigeria and Overseas
Dr. OTIS Olorunsola, who is the current General Overseer of the church disclosed this on Tuesday while interacting with newsmen in his office at the Church in Ado-Ekiti, the State capital.
Describing his late father, the General Overseer said the great Nathaniel Folorunso Olorunsola gave all he had to the Ministry, saying he was very courageous, hardworking and friendly. Adding that when he stands on a point, he won’t change his mind. “Very Truthful”, he remarked.
Speaking further, he said his father knew how to lock death through prayers but death eventually came to take him away, though with some positive indications. “You might have the master key of death, but when it is time, you just have to go”, the G.O Added.
Weeks before his death, subtle signs and prophecies indicated that the Primate’s time was near. Continuous prayers by the church and revelations confirmed these indications, underscoring his deep spiritual connection. He explained.
The highly revered man of God who pointed out that his father’s departure opens a new chapter for the church, stressed that the church will continue to grow stronger.
In his word, “we rejoice because he died in the Lord, leaving a legacy no one can erase”.
He therefore explained that his epitaph on his father’s tomb would be; “the man that has the key of death has gone to the great beyond”.
Reverend Abiodun Ipinlaye, Church Chancellor
On his part, the Church Chancellor, Reverend Abiodun Ipinlaye, who according to him, was attracted to the late Primate through his humility and spirit of fellowship became the church member almost three decades ago, described the deceased as an embodiment of Apostleship who he said was very good at winning souls and deliverance. “He’s a spiritual giant”, Ipinlaye confirmed.
The highly respected spiritual leader and founder of the Living Christ Gospel Church, Nigeria and Overseas, Primate Nathaniel Olorunsola, passed away in the United States of America on 16th October, 2025 at the age of 73.
The a-week long funeral arrangements which began on Sunday, February 1st, 2026 continues on Wednesday 4th February, with Service of Songs by Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Ekiti State, and Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), at the Living Christ Cathedral, Adebayo, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State at 4:00pm. While on Thursday, 5th February, there is going to be Night of Tribute at the Living Christ Gospel Church, Apata Natha, Adebayo, Ado-Ekiti at 4:00pm. On Friday, 6th February, there would be lying-in-state at his Ado-Ekiti residence between 9:00am and 1:00pm. While Christian Wake Keep holds at his Ayede -Ekiti residence between 4:00pm and 7:00pm. On Saturday, 7th February, Final burial service holds at the Living Christ Gospel Church, Camp Ground, Ayede Ekiti, Ekiti State, at 10:00am.
