Apostle Festus Alilu, the senior pastor of Word of Power Gospel Church International in Ughelli, Delta State, was arrested by the police late Thursday following controversial statements he made against Pastor Korede Komaiya of The Master’s Place International Church, a well-known prosperity preacher.
The arrest comes after Apostle Alilu posted a video on his official Facebook page in which he accused Pastor Komaiya of misleading church members with fabricated prosperity teachings.
Alilu alleged that Komaiya’s sermons were designed to exploit congregants’ faith by promoting financial breakthroughs and success through offerings and tithes, a practice commonly associated with the prosperity gospel.
In the video, Apostle Alilu referenced activist Omoyele Sowore’s ongoing criticism of certain Nigerian pastors, suggesting that Komaiya’s teachings contributed to the growing distrust and scepticism toward Christian leaders.
Sowore, a well-known human rights activist, has been outspoken about corruption and manipulation within Nigerian churches, often targeting prosperity preachers for exploiting vulnerable worshippers. Alilu warned that if Komaiya and others did not abandon such deceptive practices, it could deepen the divide and confusion within the Christian community.
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