Nigerian Pastor Sells His Church, Members To Another Pastor, Relocates Abroad

A Delta State pastor, Pastor Samuel Ojo, has created a stir in the community by allegedly selling his church and its congregation to another pastor before leaving for an overseas journey.

VerseNews reports that his unconventional move has raised concerns about ethics and integrity within the religious community.

Pastor Ojo was the spiritual leader of the Graceful Abode Church in Delta State. Surprisingly, it is reported that he brokered a deal to transfer his entire ministry to Pastor Michael Ade, who was leading a different congregation in another church.

The sudden leadership change at Graceful Abode Church has left its members in shock and confusion. The exact details of this highly unusual transaction remain unclear, and many are questioning how such a sale could occur within the realm of religious institutions.

This exchange’s ethical and moral aspects have sparked a spirited debate within the religious community, emphasizing the need for greater transparency and accountability among religious leaders.

See some reactions below:

@Paul Bushman: “Na when visa ready, he discovers say God, no call am to ministry”.

@Trendwithola: “This is what happens when a man calls himself and run a church like a business. God has a lot of job to do on the day of judgment.”.

@Dukeoflagos: “If angel Gabriel open mouth tell una wetin him Dey see everyday ehn, una no go believe”.

@Kingdavid: “Normally many pastors don take church as business. Na why i no trust anyone of them, Always Good at seeing fake visions and not finding solutions. Naso one say someone want to tie me down with pregnancy and she os far older than me i laff people wey dey crazzee”.

@Blaccode: “He sold his congregation. This is a good business; he didn’t locate me on time, I could have bought the church and could have turned the members to mumu who will be bringing 100% tithe and at least 1m in offering per person”.