Adebayor
SEA, I have kept these stories for a long time but I think today
it is worth sharing some of them with you. It's true that
family matters should be solved internally and not in public
but I am doing this so that hopefully all families can learn
from what happened in mine. Also keep in mind that none of
this is about money.
At the age of 17, with my first wages as a footballer, I built a
house for my family and made sure they are safe. As you all
know, I have received the trophy of African Player of the Year
in 2008. I also brought my mother on stage with me to thank
her for everything. In that same year, I brought her to London
for various medical check ups. When my daughter was born,
we contacted my mum to inform her but she immediately
hung up the phone and didn't wanna know hear about it.
Reading your recent comments, some people said my family
and I should consult T.B Joshua. In 2013, I gave my mother
money so she could consult him in Nigeria. She was supposed
to stay for 1 week; but 2 days into her stay, I received a call
saying she left. Apart from all that l also gave my mother a
great amount of money to start a business of cookies and
different items. Naturally, I allowed them to put my name and
picture on them so they can sell more. What else can a son do
in his power to support his family?
A couple years ago, I bought a house in East Lagon (Ghana)
for $1.2 million. I found it normal to let my older sister, Yabo
Adebayor stay in that house. I also allowed my half brother
(Daniel) to stay in the same house. A few months later, I was
on vacation and decided to go to that house. At my surprise, I
saw many cars in the driveway. In fact, my sister decided to
rent out the house without me knowing. She also kicked
Daniel out of that house. Note that the house had about 15
rooms. When I called her and asked for explanation, she took
about 30 minutes to abuse and insult me over the phone. I
called my mother to explain the situation and she did the
same as my sister. This same sister says I am ungrateful. Ask
her about the car she is driving or anything she is selling
today?
My brother Kola Adebayor, has now been in Germany for 25
years. He travelled back home about 4 times, at my expense. I
fully cover the cost of his children's education. When I was in
Monaco, he came to me and asked for money to start a
business. Only God knows how much I gave him. Where is
that business today?
When our brother Peter passed away, I sent Kola a great
amount of money so he could fly back home. He never
showed up at the burial. And today that same brother (Kola)
is telling people that I am involved in Peter's death. How? He
is the same brother who went and told inaccurate stories
about our family to "The Sun" in other to take some money.
They also sent a letter to my Club when I was in Madrid so I
could get fired.
When I was in Monaco I thought it would be good to have a
family of footballers. So I made sure my brother Rotimi gets
into a football academy in France. Within a few months; out
of 27 players, he stole 21 phones.
I would not say any anything about my brother Peter Adebayor
because he is not here today. May his soul rest in peace.
My sister Lucia Adebayor keeps telling people that my dad told
me to bring her to Europe. But what would be the purpose to
bring her to Europe ? Everyone is here for a reason.
I was in Ghana when I received the news about my brother
Peter being seriously ill. I drove the fastest I could to Togo in
order to meet him and help. When I arrived, my mother said I
could not see him and I should just give the money and she
would solve everything. Only God knows how much I gave her
that day. People are saying I didn't do anything to save my
brother, Peter. Am I a fool to drive 2 hours to Togo for
nothing?
I organized a meeting in 2005 to solve our family issues.
When I asked them about their opinion, they said I should
build each family member a house and give each of them a
monthly wage.
Today I am still alive and they have already shared all my
goods, just in case I die.
For all these reasons, it took very long for me to set up my
foundation in Africa. Every time I try to help the people in
need, they had to question me and all of them thought it was
a bad idea.
If I am writing this, the main purpose is not to expose my
family members. I just want other African families to learn
from this.
Thank you.
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