A Nigerian cleric, Rev. Prof. Mosy Madugba, has alleged that former President Olusegun Obasanjo allocated oil wells to prominent Christian leaders, including Bishop David Oyedepo, Pastor Enoch Adeboye and Pastor William Kumuyi.
Madugba, founder of the Ministers Prayer Network (MPN), made the allegation in a video circulating on social media.
He claimed the alleged oil well allocations contributed to the wealth and investments associated with the religious leaders, including their universities, hospitals and other educational institutions.
According to Madugba, Oyedepo and Adeboye also acquired private jets through wealth generated from the alleged oil interests.
However, representatives of the churches have dismissed the allegations, while no documentary evidence has emerged to establish that Obasanjo allocated oil wells to the named clerics.
Madugba names prominent church leaders
In the video, Madugba specifically mentioned the founders of Living Faith Church Worldwide, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and Deeper Christian Life Ministry.
He told his congregation that the clerics benefited from oil wells allegedly allocated during Obasanjo’s presidency.
“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.
He continued: “Adeboye has an oil well, and one other person, Kumuyi, has an oil well. They have universities. They have big hospitals. They have schools. And except Kumuyi, they have private jets.”
Madugba also alleged that Obasanjo extended similar privileges to some of his associates in the Niger Delta.
Kumuyi’s aide dismisses allegation
A senior media aide to Pastor Kumuyi, who spoke anonymously to Sunday PUNCH, described the allegation as ridiculous.
The aide said Kumuyi had no interest in oil exploration or similar business ventures. He maintained that the pastor remained focused on preaching and winning souls.
He said the claim should not associate Kumuyi with business interests that had nothing to do with his ministry.
Living Faith Church challenges claim
Patrick Nkamiang, Director of Media at Living Faith Church Worldwide, also rejected the allegation.
He argued that oil wells were not personal property that a former president could distribute to individuals.
Nkamiang explained that Nigeria’s petroleum resources were governed by laws and regulations.
“Oil wells are not that cheap to give away, nor are they the personal property of the President that he can just give to anybody,” he said.
He further questioned how Obasanjo could distribute resources that belonged to the Nigerian state.
Nkamiang also said Oyedepo maintained a zero-tolerance policy towards gifts and donations that could not be traced to legitimate personal or internally generated income.
He ruled out legal action against Madugba, saying the church would leave the matter to God.
RCCG requests evidence
An official in the RCCG media unit, who spoke anonymously, said the church would not respond substantively until Madugba provided evidence to support his allegation.
When Sunday PUNCH contacted Madugba’s church, an official identified as Blessing Madugba said the organisation would respond later.
Efforts to obtain Obasanjo’s reaction through his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, were unsuccessful.
The report did not establish that the former President allocated oil wells to the three pastors.
Madugba urges people to associate with wise individuals
Beyond the allegations, Madugba encouraged his congregation to surround themselves with knowledgeable people.
He urged them to improve their abilities and develop the capacity required for leadership.
“Associate with the wise. Choose a wise company. To be a leader, I pray that God will open your eyes to show you what things to do to increase your capacity as a human being,” he said.
