The death has occured of God’s apostolic general, Archbishop Chaplain Dr Gideon Bamidele Akintunde of Success Global Church, Eleweran, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Archbishop Akintunde passed on Thursday, May 7th 2026. He was aged 53 years.
The late Archbishop Akintunde was the Founder of Global Success Church and the International President of the Global Apostolic and Episcopal Network, (GAPENET). He also served as the Interim President of the National Coalition of Apostles, Archbishops, Bishops and Cardinals (NCABAC).
According to a statement by the Coordinator of the burial arrangements, Bishop Dr Bamgboye S. Ezekiel, the home journey of the late Christian leader, would begin on Wednesday May 27th with Artists Evening while the Christian wake keep would hold on Thursday May 28th between 4 to 6pm and the funeral service is at 10am on Friday May 29th 2026. Venue of all the events is Success Global Church at the back of Eleweran Police headquarters, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Condolence messages have been filling the airwaves and internet on the demise of the God’s general.
DECENCY GLOBAL NEWS captured some of the condolence messages:
”Morning great minds, to God be the glory
I never thought I will be doing this in twenty years to come, it never appears to me in vision or in trans, it’s least expected the passing into glory of my principal, Archbishop Gideon Bamidele Akintunde
We take solace in the fact that he is saved and has joined the saint triumphantly, or what did you expect me to talk about a man we talk like three different times yesterday, giving me instructions, and sharing some in-depth words concerning this our great organisation, and neither did I know that we be the last
Please remember in prayer his widow, the children, the church,the family and this network GAPENET in prayer, because this is indeed a trying period
We await the family and the church to comes up with burial plan as we put things in place to have a befitting burial programme
Every suggestion and advice can be forwarded to 08035576066, 09151601426,
Let’s stay calm and be committed as what next according to him while he was with us will be unveil
Special Thanks to everyone present in his church this morning
Bishop Dr Bamgboye S Ezekiel”
And from Rhemalife comes:
”RHEMALIFE GLOBAL APOSTOLIC BISHOPS AND MINISTERS NETWORK
CONDOLENCE!!!
On behalf of myself, and entire *Rhemalife Global Apostolic Bishops and Ministers Network*,
I extend my deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family of *Archbishop Dr Gideon Bamidele Akintunde* and the entire church congregation over this painful loss.
The passing of such a devoted servant of God is a great loss to the body of Christ, yet we are comforted in knowing that his life was impactful, fruitful, and dedicated to the service of God and humanity. His legacy of faith, leadership, and kingdom service will remain a lasting inspiration to many generations.
I pray that the Almighty God will strengthen the family, uphold the church, and grant everyone the grace to bear this irreplaceable loss.
May the peace and comfort of the Holy Spirit rest upon all during this season of mourning.
“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord… for they rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” — Revelation 14:13
May his soul rest in perfect peace.Amen.
Signed
*Archbishop Dr Olurotimi Ayilara
International Prelate*”
From College of Bishops:
”OFFICIAL CONDOLENCE MESSAGE
ON BEHALF OF THE LEADERSHIP AND ENTIRE MEMBERS OF CHRIST AUTHORITY COLLEGE OF BISHOPS AND APOSTLES WORLDWIDE INCORPORATED, WE EXPRESS OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES OVER THE PASSING OF ARCBISHOP CHAP. DR. GIDEON BAMIDELE AKINTUNDE, NATIONAL INTERIM PRESIDENT OF NCABAC (NATIONAL COALITION OF APOSTLES, BISHOPS, ARCBISHOPS AND CARDINALS).
HIS PASSING IS A GREAT LOSS TO THE BODY OF CHRIST AND THE ENTIRE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY. WE PRAY THAT GOD WILL COMFORT HIS FAMILY, THE LEADERSHIP OF NCABAC, AND ALL WHO MOURN HIS DEPARTURE.
MAY HIS LABOURS FOR THE KINGDOM CONTINUE TO SPEAK.
REST ON, GENERAL OF GOD.
E-SIGNED:
ARCBISHOP PROF. CHAP. JOSHUA OLUBORI LISOYI
(INTERNATIONAL PRELATE)”
