IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The family of gospel singer, Sammie Okposo, has released an official statement announcing his demise on Friday morning aged 51.
Okposo was reportedly said to have slumped and died in his home earlier today.
The statement was issued by Hector Okposo, on behalf of his family.
The statement said the family announced his demise with a heavy heart and they are consoled by the fact that Sammie is with Jesus and singing with the angels.
The statement reads: “It is with a heavy heart but with total submission to God that I announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, minster of God, Sammie Okposo.
“Sammie slept and went to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, November 25, 2022.
“More details about the burial will be communicated soon.
“We are consoled because we know that he is with Jesus singing with angels, we kindly request that the family is allowed to grieve peacefully at this time.”