Many of his fans actually thought that this family’s wrangle is over; but Emmanuel
Adebayor, Togolese international and Tottemham striker took to his Facebook, to
pour out his pains on how his family dealt with him. Below is what he wrote:
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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