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Crisis Hits PFN As Senior Figures Oppose Bishop Wale Oke’s Bid For Re-election
Archbishop Wale Oke, the National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), is facing significant opposition to his re-election bid, with some senior leaders accusing him of underperformance.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Oke, who was elected in 2023 for a two-year term, is up for re-election at the PFN’s biennial conference in February 2025. However, critics argue that his leadership has seen a decline in the Fellowship’s influence, especially when compared to previous leaders like Archbishop Benson Idahosa, Bishop Mike Okonkwo, and Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor.
PFN, which is Nigeria’s largest Christian body, includes major churches like the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel), and Deeper Life Bible Church, and is a key member of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). Despite its prominence, some leaders feel that under Oke, the Fellowship’s contributions have been lackluster.
A senior leader, speaking to Vanguard, expressed concern: “This is a critical time for Nigeria, yet under Oke’s leadership, PFN has been largely silent on national issues. Press statements, media appearances, and impactful programs have been rare, leading to a diminished influence.”
The lack of direction was highlighted by the Lagos PFN branch, which reportedly struggled for a year due to what some described as the national leadership’s failure to maintain control.
Tensions reached a boiling point when Mama Margaret Idahosa, Archbishop of the Church of God Mission, publicly accused Oke of breaking a promise. Speaking at the 70th birthday celebration of Bishop David Oyedepo, attended by high-profile figures such as Pastor E.A. Adeboye and former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Idahosa stated, “Wale Oke, I have forgiven everything because he promised me and did not come… but he is all under the lamb.”
Her comments resonated with other PFN leaders, who echoed similar frustrations, accusing Oke of failing to fulfill his promises to revitalize the Fellowship.
As discontent grows, there is increasing pressure within the PFN for a change in leadership, though it remains unclear if a consensus candidate has emerged.
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