THE love story of Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye,
General Overseer of RCCG popularly known as Daddy GO and his darling wife Pastor Mrs. Folu Adeboye is one that would go down in history as one of the most
romantic love stories ever.
Notably because this couple were very prudent despite having the opportunity to be lavish in spending.
When he could not avoid a wedding ring for the wife, he told her and she understood, and when he could afford he told her there was no need for and she too understood.
Daddy GO has not only proved that having God at the
centre of your life is key but he has also proved that real men still exist.
As they celebrate the faithfulness of God
on their 49th anniversary this year. Here are 20 things you would never believe
Daddy GO does:
• Adeboye
married twice surprise face hahaha...not what you’re thinking. He had a
traditional marriage first then a white wedding in church about two years
after.
• Adeboye
couldn’t afford a ring then but he promised his wife that she will never lack
anything and has since kept this promise.
• When
Adeboye could finally afford a ring, he refused to buy or wear one. He also
mandated his last son, Leke Adeboye, to do same.
• Adeboye
wouldn’t eat food or drink anywhere his wife doesn’t approve first.
• Adeboye
prefers his meals freshly cooked daily.
• Adeboye
expects his wife to fast with him when he is fasting.
• Adeboye
eats dinner between 4-5pm and that’s it for the day.
• Adeboye
sometimes goes into the kitchen to give moral support and taste the food. He
also advices on which food needs more seasoning or salt.
• At
least 3 times every year, Adeboye leaves his whole family for about 5 days, no
phone calls, no sex, no distractions, even his wife is not allowed around him.
• Adeboye
used to be very fat, his weight was so disturbing that his wife begged him to
do something about it.
• Adeboye
started making efforts toward reducing his weight by totally avoiding fizzy
drinks and alcohol. Now, he only drinks water, fresh fruit juice and teas.
• Adeboye
would never leave Nigeria and is never more than a 2-hours’ drive or flight
away from his wife on the month of her birthday. This is one of the promises he
made to her when they got married.
• Adeboye
still gives monthly household expenses fees to his wife till date. This even
increases year by year as inflation goes up
• Adeboye
also gives his wife monthly self-maintenance allowance.
• When
he is at home, Adeboye kisses his wife every morning and prays for her even
before coming out to see anyone else.
• Adeboye
always buys marching watches, suit cases. Everything he needs to get, he always
makes sure to get her own version of it.
• Adeboye
always puts his wife first before his children. Besides they will and have all
left home anyways.
• Adeboye
has never stopped appreciating his wife for her sacrifice over the years and
putting her dreams on hold so he could become who he is today hence he never
leaves her behind in anything and everything he does.
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