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Speaking in a recent video address to members of the church, the 77-year-old cleric revealed that the incident occurred on New Year’s Day when their home was filled with numerous gifts and food items brought by well-wishers.
She recalled, “Someone brought food to our house on New Year’s Day. Of course, many people had been coming and going, bringing and eating different meals. When I entered the kitchen and asked who owned that particular food, they said someone had just brought it. I looked at it and said, ‘Give it to the dogs.’”
According to her, a visitor from London who witnessed the decision appeared shocked and almost questioned her judgment.
“One woman who came from London was looking at me; she almost scolded me, but because I’m a mother, she restrained herself,” Mrs. Adeboye said. “An hour later, the gateman came to report that the dog had died.”
She emphasised that had anyone in the family eaten the poisoned food, the story could have ended in tragedy.
“Imagine if, on New Year’s Day, someone in Daddy G.O’s house had eaten that food — maybe three or four people. What would the news have been?”she asked the congregation.
Mrs. Adeboye used the incident as a lesson on spiritual sensitivity and caution, urging believers to remain vigilant and discerning, particularly when receiving gifts during festive periods.
