Oldest Living Nigerian Ex-soldier Obafemi Celebrates 110 Years, Tasks Tinubu On Security, Economy

The former president of Christ Apostolic Church Worldwide and oldest living Nigerian ex-soldier, Pastor John Dada Obafemi on Saturday celebrated his 110th birthday bash, calling on the incoming administration to be led by President- Elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to give priority to the issues of security and economy rocking the country.

Obafemi is a war veteran, having fought in the Second World War before retiring from the Nigerian army to pitch tent with the founder of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Apostle Joseph Babalola became the President of CAC Worldwide in 1993 and retired in 1997.

Speaking through his son, Shola Obafemi at his apartment at Millennium Estate, Ojokoro area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria after a short birthday celebration organised for him, the celebrant wished Nigeria a prosperous time and wished that the incoming president, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has a successful reign in office.

He prayed for economic prosperity for the nation and the growth of infrastructure.

In his sermon, Pastor James Abe of Christ Apostolic Church, Babalola Experiment 1930, said the celebrant, Pastor John Obafemi has been neglected by the country and church, saying at 110 years he is staying in a rented apartment.

He said, “I Pastor Abe, feel ashamed, I should cover my face in shame because of that, all our Leaders here, retired or in service, should please cover their faces in shame for such negligence. The High-Ranking Officers of the Nigerian Army should feel ashamed and their Commander in Chief that a World War 11 Veteran is living in a rented apartment.

“Though our father is at the closing chapter of his Life, something worthwhile needs to be done for such a Gallant Soldier in the Military and also as a Christian Soldier.”

Abe said there was the need to build an orphanage in his name to serve as remembrance, while calling for the launch of such orphanage immediately.

He said the celebrant retired from the Service and from the Office as the President of CAC Worldwide in 1997.

Abe narrated that about three years ago, the celebrant called him and told him what the Lord showed him in his dream and that he interpreted it to mean that the time of his departure from here drew nigh.

“Brethren, this might be the last birthday of our Baba Obafemi. Therefore, try hard as an individual, to get whatever you may need from our Baba Obafemi before his inevitable home call which is being delayed by the fragmentation of our great Church, CAC Worldwide,” he said.