Samuel Sadela

Reverend Samuel Akinbode Sadela (Ifon Ondo, 24 August 1900 – Lagos, 24 August 2014) was a Nigerian pastor and an unverified claimant for the world's oldest preacher. If his age is true, he would have been the oldest living man, the oldest living person in Africa, the oldest person in Nigeria, and the 10th oldest living person. Sadela is also known for being married at 107 years old.

Biography

His first school was St. Paul's Primary School in Ifon Osun. In 1914, he was forced to drop out of school and start working. In 1918, he returned to school. He went to the University of Cambridge in 1925. After graduation, he became a preacher. He worked with Apostle Joseph Ayodele Babalola.

Death

Before the news of his death,Samuel was in the hospital and that he was receiving medical treatment. Apparently he died on the premises of his church in Lagos, Nigeria. On 24 August 2014, he died at age of 114.