Founder of the Ministers Prayer Network, Rev. Prof. Mosy Madugba, has claimed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo granted oil wells to some prominent Nigerian Christian leaders during his administration.
The cleric made the allegation in a video that has gained traction on social media, identifying the founders of Living Faith Church, Redeemed Christian Church of God and Deeper Christian Life Ministry as alleged beneficiaries.
Those named were Bishop David Oyedepo, Pastor Enoch Adeboye and Pastor William Kumuyi.
Madugba suggested that the alleged oil assets accounted for the financial strength of the religious leaders, pointing to their investments in private universities, hospitals and other educational institutions. He also claimed that some of them owned private jets.
He further alleged that Obasanjo extended similar oil-related benefits to some of his associates from the Niger Delta, giving them access to substantial wealth.
The apostolic leader made the remarks while encouraging his congregation to seek the company of knowledgeable people and invest in personal development as a pathway to effective leadership.
“I don't know whether you know that the big names you have in Lagos have oil wells. Obasanjo gave them oil wells. The head of Winners Chapel has an oil well,” he said.
Speaking further, he claimed that Adeboye and Kumuyi also had oil wells, adding that the clerics had established universities, hospitals and schools. He, however, maintained that Kumuyi was not among those who owned private jets.
Madugba did not present supporting documents or other evidence for the allegations in the video. There was also no indication that Obasanjo or the three clerics had publicly reacted to the claims.
