Prophecy Fulfilled? Uma Ukpai’s Son Reveals Pastor Predicted His Own Death

The fifth child of the late renowned evangelist, Rev. Uma Ukpai, Dwight Uma, has revealed that there were several unusual signs preceding his father’s passing.

In a family statement titled “Glorious Transition,” the Ukpai family announced that the respected preacher “passed on to glory” on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80.

Speaking in an interview with Punch, Dwight disclosed that subtle indications of his father’s impending death had been noticeable, noting that the revered evangelist had even foretold years ago that his departure would come at a specific time.

“I can’t speak for all my siblings, but I observed certain things. Years ago, I had dreams about events that played out this year, although I didn’t fully understand them at the time. I had prayed God would grant us more time with him, but there were some prayers and impressions that troubled me. Still, we know God’s wisdom surpasses ours. We wished he could stay longer, but ultimately, his life belonged to God. There were subtle signs—and yes, my father once predicted that he would leave at a particular time,” Dwight said.

Reflecting on his final conversation with the late evangelist, Dwight shared that his father avoided making his imminent departure obvious.

“I remember our last youth conference in Uyo. Despite having travelled a long distance just days earlier, he insisted on attending to encourage us. He wasn’t there to preach or perform—he simply wanted to support us. That was who he was. He preferred to serve quietly rather than be in the spotlight.

“He also said a few personal things that stuck with us. To one of my siblings, he said, ‘Take care of your mother.’ Barely two weeks later, he was gone. That moment has stayed with all of us.”

Dwight further reflected on the many sacrifices the family made for the ministry, acknowledging that their childhood was far from conventional.

“We made so many sacrifices as a family. Growing up, he wasn’t always around—he travelled constantly for ministry. There were times we wanted him to attend our school events or talk to us personally, but he couldn’t. Our lives were deeply intertwined with his calling.

“As we matured, we understood that he was serving God’s purpose, and we chose to support him fully. It wasn’t always easy—there were long trips to remote villages and endless ministry commitments—but we came to see that there was no better life than serving God and giving your best.”