RCCG, Oyedepo’s Church, Kumuyi Break Silence Over Allegation Obasanjo Gave Them Oil Wells

According to Bush Radio Academy, the controversy followed claims by the founder and president of the Ministers’ Prayer Network, Reverend Mosy Madugba, who alleged that Obasanjo allocated oil wells to the General Overseer of RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye; the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo; and the General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi.

However, representatives of the affected churches have challenged the allegations, with some describing the claims as baseless and inconsistent with the responsibilities and interests of their leaders.

A senior media aide to Pastor Kumuyi dismissed the allegation, insisting that the cleric has no interest in oil exploration or related business ventures.

The aide maintained that Kumuyi is entirely committed to preaching the gospel, winning souls and advancing the work of God, rather than engaging in commercial activities involving petroleum resources.

He questioned the possibility of the cleric being interested in owning an oil well, describing the allegation as ridiculous and stressing that such business dealings do not align with Kumuyi’s religious commitment.

Similarly, the Director of Media at Living Faith Church Worldwide, Patrick Nkamiang, rejected the allegation involving Bishop Oyedepo, arguing that oil wells are not the personal property of the president to distribute at will.

Nkamiang explained that petroleum resources belong to the Nigerian state and are governed by established laws and regulations, making it inappropriate to suggest that Obasanjo could simply distribute oil wells to individuals as personal gifts.

He also questioned the credibility of Madugba’s claims, insisting that the value and legal ownership of oil wells should be considered before making such allegations.

The church spokesperson further disclosed that Oyedepo maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards gifts and donations that cannot be traced to legitimate personal or internally generated sources of income.

Although he dismissed the possibility of the church instituting legal action against Madugba over the allegation, Nkamiang said the matter would rather be left in God’s hands.

Meanwhile, an official in the RCCG media unit, who spoke anonymously, said the church would not issue a substantive response to the allegation until Madugba presents evidence to support his claims.

The reactions from the three Christian organisations have further intensified attention on Madugba’s allegation, with representatives of the affected ministries challenging the claims and demanding credible evidence to establish their validity.