A Son Honors His Father: Pastor Dele Osunmakinde Celebrates Pastor Tunde Bakare’s 70th Birthday
In a heartfelt message, Dr. Dele Osunmakinde paid tribute to his father and spiritual mentor, Dr. Tunde Bakare, on the occasion of his 70th birthday.
Osunmakinde described Bakare as a “legend whose life embodies grace, unwavering apostleship, and a legacy carved with strength and purpose.” He praised Bakare’s life as a “tapestry of courage and clarity, woven with the threads of grace that uplift and apostleship that transforms.”
As a father, pastor, and prophet, Bakare has been a beacon of hope, inspiring countless individuals with his unwavering faith and unwavering truth. His voice has been a powerful force for good, calling for integrity, resilience, and purpose in a world that often seems adrift.
Osunmakinde expressed admiration for Bakare’s unwavering commitment to his calling, stating, “Seventy years have fashioned you into an unbreakable pillar, a leader refined in the fires of vision and tempered by the calling that rests upon you.”
As Bakare embarks on a new chapter in his life, Osunmakinde offers his heartfelt wishes: “May your path be illuminated with even greater light, your spirit enriched with boundless grace, and your influence as an apostle deepen across the generations.”
This tribute serves as a testament to the profound impact that Dr. Tunde Bakare has had on the lives of many. His legacy of faith, hope, and love continues to inspire and uplift generations to come.
Dr. Tunde Bakare is a prominent Nigerian pastor and politician. Born on November 11, 1954, he was raised as a Muslim but later converted to Christianity. After studying law at the University of Lagos, he practised law for a few years before dedicating his life to ministry.
Pastor Tunde Bakare founded the Latter Rain Assembly, a charismatic church known for its emphasis on social justice and good governance. He has been a vocal critic of corruption and has advocated for transparency and accountability in Nigerian politics.
In the 2011 presidential election, he ran as the vice presidential candidate alongside Muhammadu Buhari. While their ticket was unsuccessful, Bakare remains a significant figure in Nigerian politics and religious circles.
Meanwhile, Pastor Dr Dele Osunmakinde is the senior pastor of The Envoy Nations, one of the fastest-growing churches in the UK. Dr Dele describes himself as an Envoy with a commission to teach and apply the word as a resource and strategy.
Happy birthday to Tunde Bakare
