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 checkups. 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 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.
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.
