RCCG, Oyedepo’s Church, Deeper Life Deny Alleged Oil Wells Gift From Obasanjo

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Living Faith Church Worldwide and Deeper Christian Life Ministry have rejected allegations that former President Olusegun Obasanjo allocated oil wells to their respective leaders.

The allegation, made by the founder and President of the Ministers’ Prayer Network, Rev. Mosy Madugba, named three prominent Nigerian clerics: RCCG General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye; Living Faith Church founder, Bishop David Oyedepo; and Deeper Life General Superintendent, Pastor William Kumuyi.

However, representatives of the affected churches have dismissed the claims, demanding credible evidence to support the allegation.

Speaking with Punch, a senior media aide to Pastor Kumuyi described the allegation as baseless, insisting that the cleric had no interest in oil exploration or similar business ventures.

According to the aide, Kumuyi’s commitment remains firmly focused on preaching the gospel, winning souls and preparing people for eternity.

He questioned why the cleric would be associated with an oil business, describing the allegation as ridiculous.

Similarly, the Director of Media at Living Faith Church Worldwide, Patrick Nkamiang, challenged the credibility of the allegation, arguing that oil wells are national resources governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and not the personal property of any president to distribute at will.

Nkamiang questioned the basis of Madugba’s claim, particularly the suggestion that Obasanjo could independently allocate oil wells to individuals.

He further maintained that Bishop Oyedepo operates a zero-tolerance policy towards gifts and donations whose sources cannot be traced to legitimate personal or internally generated income.

Although he ruled out the possibility of the church instituting legal action against Madugba, he said the church would rather leave the matter to God.

Meanwhile, an official in the RCCG media unit, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the church would not respond substantively to the allegation until Madugba provides evidence to substantiate his claims.

The controversy has raised fresh questions about the need for credible evidence whenever public figures, religious leaders and institutions are linked to allegations involving Nigeria’s strategic natural resources.

For now, the three churches have denied the allegation, while the burden remains on the accuser to provide verifiable evidence.