Tag: Bishop Oyedepo

‘Why Oyedepo’s private airstrip licence must be revoked’ — NSCIA

Aminu Imam
NSCIA on Oyedepo

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA), has called for the immediate revocation of a private airstrip license granted to Living Faith Church Worldwide, led by Bishop David Oyedepo, citing potential threats to national peace and security. In a communiqué issued at the conclusion of its 10th meeting of the Expanded General Purpose Committee (EGPC), held on Sunday at the National Mosque in Abuja, the Council described the approval as “an aberration of the highest order”. Although the communiqué did not specifically name Bishop David Oyedepo, the licence granted…

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“2023 Election will be peaceful; no bloodshed” – Bishop Oyedepo

Aminu Imam

Ahead of the presidential election, Bishop David Oyedepo, of the Living Faith Church, has said the election will be peaceful as God’s choice would emerge the winner. According to Oyedepo, “Nigeria’s forthcoming election will be peaceful. There shall be no blood shedding; no blood will be shed.  He further said that there shall be peace and God’s choice candidate will emerge to rule Nigeria. “Nigeria will enjoy good security again. There shall be peace on land, at sea, in the air and everywhere”, he declared.

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Living Faith Church allegedly sacks pastors for generating low income

Aminu Imam

A former pastor with Living Faith Church, in Ekiti State, has accused the church of sacking about 40 pastors for allegedly generating low income. In a viral video, the pastor, simply identified as Peter Godwin, said that he was summoned alongside 40 other pastors by the church’s state coordinator, and were given termination letters. He said, “Actually, by the special grace of God, our father in this great assembly, Living Faith Church received a mandate from the Lord to plant 10,000 churches in Nigeria and by the special grace of…

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