“This matter is not clear” – Nigerians react to Bishop Oyedepo’s new Winners Chapel Auditorium under construction

"This matter is not clear" – Nigerians react to Bishop Oyedepo’s new Winners Chapel Auditorium under construction

Bishop David Oyedepo has stirred reactions online after leaked videos of his new Winners Chapel Auditorium under construction surfaced. The founder of Living Faith Church is now building “The Ark,” a worship space that can accommodate 100,000 people.

Bishop David Oyedepo

Although the building is still under construction, footage taken inside the theatre have gone viral online. The minister was criticized by many for spending millions on church construction as an intention to expand his business.

Bishop David Oyedepo

See online reactions below: Unapologetic Olive said: “Lmao, it’s called business expansion” Books Forever stated: “If people can build halls to host events and concerts. I see nothing wrong in this” Jeff wrote: “Super Bowl final no get this huge venue lol” Ikie penned: “With all the churches in the country, still things aren’t getting better. What’s the point” De Conqueror said: “Wonderful, this one na stadium? Church is indeed a lucrative business” Sono Nero wrote: “You say judgment day is coming una still dey put big buildings for ground. This matter is not clear” Watch clip below: Bishop David Oyedepo’s new Winners Chapel Auditorium under construction in Ogun state.. but where do these pastors get these kind of money from? pic.twitter.com/ENlRnPJvnB — 𝗪𝗔𝗟^𝗞𝗘𝗥 🍏 (@vwalkernet) October 26, 2023

Lagos-based Bishop remanded in prison over alleged rape of 2 church members

Lagos state Bishop remanded in prison over alleged rape of 2 church members

The Bishop of Lagos-based Reign Christian Ministry, Daniel Oluwefeyiropo (also known as Feyi), has been placed in Kirikiri prison after being arraigned for allegedly raping two members of his church.

Lagos state Bishop remanded in prison over alleged rape of 2 church members

On Monday, he was brought before Justice Ramon Oshodi at the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court. Oluwafeyiropo had previously been charged with two counts of rape, but he pleaded not guilty. The alleged incidents occurred in June 2020 at Ikota Villa Estate in Lekki, Lagos, and according to the prosecution, violated Sections 260 (2) of the Criminal Laws of  2015. Justice Oshodi granted the defendant ₦20 million bail and required two sureties to post bail for him. “The original document of the landed property must be submitted the chief registrar of Lagos State. The sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and must have three years’ tax payment to the Lagos State,” he said. The judge additionally ordered Oluwafeyiropo to hand over his international passport to the chief registrar of the court and expedited the trial.

“How a bishop almost initiated me into cult group” – Pastor recounts

Pastor bishop cult group

A calabar-based pastor, Amos Obeten, has said that a Bishop almost initiated him into a cult group 23 years ago.

Pastor bishop cult group

The clergyman opened up on this after popular actor Yemi Solade opined that for one to thrive in the country, one has to belong to one cult or the other. According to the clergyman, he was still a young pastor 23 years ago when he and a bishop traveled out of the country for a ministration and the man tried to lure him into cultism. He said that what had saved him joining the confraternity group was his commitment to the Holy ghost. “My brother is a very bitter truth, do u no as a very young preacher 23years ago a Bishop almost initiated me into a cult outside the country when we travelled together for a ministration, what saved me was my commitment to the holyghost!,” the pastor wrote. See his comment below:

Kenneth Okonkwo addresses leaked audio allegedly between Peter Obi, Bishop Oyedepo

Kenneth Okonkwo addresses leaked audio allegedly between Peter Obi, Bishop Oyedepo

The spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Kenneth Okonkwo addresses the leaked audio allegedly between Peter Obi and Bishop Oyedepo canvassing Christians’ votes.

Kenneth okonkwo

Following a viral audio allegedly between the Labour Party presidential candidate and the founder of Living Faith Church (Winners’ Chapel), Kenneth has clarified the claim of instigating a religious war. The actor-turned-politician argued that Peter Obi sought help to push his message across to Christians just as he stated in the leaked audio about a meeting with the Olofa of Ofa — Muslim. Kenneth Okonkwo Addressing Leaked Audio of Peter Obi and Oyedepo

Kenneth Okonkwo addresses leaked audio allegedly between Peter Obi, Bishop Oyedepo

“Our attention has been drawn to the publication of this audio tape of private conversation between @PeterObi and Bishop Oyedepo. It is not surprising that these political criminals are trying to spin the conversation as if Obi was making a religious statement. Firstly, the context of the conversation was aptly put by Bishop Oyedepo when he said “All Nigerians have equal stake in this nation, nobody has the right to claim that he is dashing something to someone”. H E @PeterObi was simply urging the Bishop to help him push this message of equal stake of all Nigerians in the Nigerian project to his people and the christiandom because the politicians of the other party is carrying on this campaign as if it is a religious war. To drive home this point, he informed him that he visited the traditional ruler of Offa, the Olofa of Offa, who is a Muslim, but who advised Obi to get the support of Oyedepo and be assured of his own support. No Politician has ever visited the Olofa of Offa,” he stated. Kenneth Okonkwo insisted that spinning the narration to mean Christian-Muslim competition is intentionally instigated by the opposition party, APC to stir a religious issue. He continued, “It is clear to everybody that the APC political party that has a Presidential Candidate, Vice Presidential Candidate, Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, National Chairman of the Party all from one religion at a time the CJN is a Muslim is the Party that has declared religious war on Nigerians and we must all rise up together to fight this unconstitutional act of religious intolerance of other religions by APC. I went around with Obi on campaign train and never saw him discriminate against any religion. Of course he can’t because his Vice is a Muslim unlike APC. I resigned from APC because of their religious intolerance. Nigerians should disregard any insinuation of religious bigots about this tape.”

Peter Obi begs Bishop Oyedepo to canvass Christians’ votes in leaked audio

Peter Obi begs Bishop Oyedepo to canvass Christian votes in leaked audio

Peter Obi begs Bishop Oyedepo to canvass Christian votes in leaked audio

Peter Obi begs Bishop Oyedepo to canvass Christian votes in leaked audio

Peter Gregory Obi, a significant contender in the 2023 presidential elections, sought to rally Christian leaders to support his campaign in a leaked audio with Bishop Oyedepo.

Peter Obi

Mr Obi, who represented the Labour Party, viewed the February 25, 2023 election as an opportunity to advocate for the recognition of Christians in Nigeria, leveraging the polarisation ignited by Bola Tinubu‘s Muslim-Muslim nomination. To strengthen his appeal, Peter Obi in a leaked audio reached out to Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church (Winners’ Chapel) the day before the election, asking him to convey his message to Christians across the South-West, as well as those in states like Kwara, Kogi, and Niger.

Peter Obi begs Bishop Oyedepo to canvass Christian votes in leaked audio

In the leaked audio obtained by Peoples Gazette, Oyedepo confirmed that he had already made a move in a previous lecture. He said, “a sickening nation like Nigeria will require a strong and healthy personality. Anyone whose source of wealth cannot be verified should not have access to governance.” Listen to the audio below …

Nigerians engage in ‘Bishop Challenge’ following APC’s Unknown Bishops saga (Photos)

Nigerians engage in 'Bishop Challenge' following APC's Unknown Bishops saga (Photos)

Cybercitizens have started a new challenge called the ‘Unknown Bishop/godmen” challenge following the APC’s Fake Bishop drama.
Recall that few days ago, Nigerians had expressed anger after the ruling party, APC allegedly hired some unknown men to dress up and pose as clerics at the unveiling of the vice presidential candidate.

APC had been accused by irate Nigerians of disrespecting the christian religion and the official body of priests in Nigeria has disowned such men, not vouching for the authenticity of the clerical status.

Following this, Nigerians have started a challenge intended to mock the party.
Some Nigerians were seen in various photos dressed in hilarious garments meant to make them look like priests.

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“Bishop O.B.O” – Fans hail Davido as he leads prayer session at his uncle’s campaign rally in Osun (Video)

"Bishop O.B.O" – Fans hail Davido as he leads prayer session at his uncle's campaign rally in Osun (Video)

Popular singer, Davido has been spotted conducting a serious prayer session for his uncle, Ademola Adeleke.
The singer who is fully supporting his uncle’s gubernatorial aspirations has stormed Ede, Osun to begin rallying for him.

Davido was seen in a solemn mood of prayers as he enveloped his uncle in series of prayers so he emerges the winner.
Social media users were shocked at what they were witnessing as some wondered if their eyes aren’t really playing tricks on them.
amgizmo wrote: “Na prayer my OBO dey pray so?”
gabrielpeter805 wrote: “one man got LOTS OF TALENT. BISHOP OBO can your fav ever pray like this?”

Watch the video below;

Light has never gone off in my church since 1999 – Bishop Oyedepo boasts

Light has never gone off in my church since 1999 – Bishop Oyedepo boasts

The leader of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Pastor David Olaniyi Oyedepo has revealed that his church, Canaanland, has not gone without electricity for 23 years.

The clergy man stated that this has been possible without the help of the state or federal government.
In his words:
“Light has never gone off in Canaanland since 1999. We have zero input from any government in Nigeria whether local, state or federal. Not that we collect offering every Sunday to achieve this. We invested resources and have good and very committed people that manage it.
“We teach the world that you can make your marks by depending on God.”
“They don’t use mouth to get power. You invest resources to sustain power. Have we ever raised an offering for power here? Never!”

Bishop Oyedepo allegedly witholds NYSC call-up letters of 200 varsity students for missing farewell prayer session

Bishop Oyedepo allegedly witholds NYSC call-up letters of 200 varsity students for missing farewell prayer session

Parents of some graduates from the Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, where Dr. David Oyedepo is the Chancellor have alleged that the institution’s management is withholding the National Youth Service Corps scheme call-up letters of their children.

According to them, the management’s action is following their children’s absence in a prayer session held to bid them farewell from the institution.
According to one of the parents, the students were absent when Dr. David Oyedepo came to pray for them.
“Sir, this issue may not be your business, but, I feel as an affairs analyst, you can add your voice to 200 families who are in pain,” a text message allegedly from one of the parents read.
“Our wards graduated from Landmark University, Omu-Aran, owned by Bishop Oyedepo. About 200 graduands were absent when Bishop David Oyedepo came to pray over them and he then instructed that their NYSC call-up letters be withheld.

“Delegates and letters of appeal have been sent with no response until yesterday, when I heard that call-up letters will be released in August 2022.
“It means our children will stay at home with us after graduation till August. This is rather draconian and height of impunity,” another parent said.
Meanwhile, further reports say when contacted, spokesman for Landmark University, Joseph Olajide said that the affected students are faceless and that the parents ought to bring their grievances to the school not the media.