Oil wells: Churches deny claim against Kumuyi, Adeboye, Oyedepo
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Verified Synthesis~54s readIn the video, Madugba alleged that some prominent pastors in Lagos benefited from oil wells allocated to them by Obasanjo during his presidency. The head of Winners’ Chapel has an oil well, Adeboye has an oil well, Kumuyi has an oil well.
Context & Background
- ✦The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Living Faith Church Worldwide and the Deeper Christian Life Ministry have reacted to an allegation that former President Olusegun Obasanjo allocated oil wells to their leaders during his administration.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Sunday:They have schools, and except Kumuyi, they have private jets.” However, a senior media aide to Pastor Kumuyi, who spoke on condition of anonymity to Sunday PUNCH, dismissed the claim as ridiculous, insisting that the cleric had no interest in such business ventures.Sunday:When Sunday PUNCH contacted Madugba’s church for a response, an official identified as Blessing Madugba, said, “We will get back to you.” Efforts to obtain Obasanjo’s reaction through his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, were unsuccessful, as he neither answered calls nor responded to messages sent to him as of the time of filing this report.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- In the video, Madugba alleged that some prominent pastors in Lagos benefited from oil wells allocated to them by Obasanjo during his presidency.
- The head of Winners’ Chapel has an oil well, Adeboye has an oil well, Kumuyi has an oil well.
- The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Living Faith Church Worldwide and the Deeper Christian Life Ministry have reacted to an allegation that former President Olusegun Obasanjo allocated oil wells to their leaders during his administration.
Key Facts:Sunday: They have schools, and except Kumuyi, they have private jets.” However, a senior media aide to Pastor Kumuyi, who spoke on condition of anonymity to Sunday PUNCH, dismissed the claim as ridiculous, insisting that the cleric had no interest in such business ventures.Sunday: When Sunday PUNCH contacted Madugba’s church for a response, an official identified as Blessing Madugba, said, “We will get back to you.” Efforts to obtain Obasanjo’s reaction through his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, were unsuccessful, as he neither answered calls nor responded to messages sent to him as of the time of filing this report.
Editorial Excerpt
The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Living Faith Church Worldwide and the Deeper Christian Life Ministry have reacted to an allegation that former President Olusegun Obasanjo allocated oil wells to their leaders during his administration.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Story
What is the latest development regarding Lagos State?
In the video, Madugba alleged that some prominent pastors in Lagos benefited from oil wells allocated to them by Obasanjo during his presidency.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The primary parties identified in this coverage include Lagos State.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
They have schools, and except Kumuyi, they have private jets.” However, a senior media aide to Pastor Kumuyi, who spoke on condition of anonymity to Sunday PUNCH, dismissed the claim as ridiculous, insisting that the cleric had no interest in such business ventures.
