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Video of Governor Okpebholo’s testimony at Pastor Jerry Eze’s church triggers controversy

The outrage has gone beyond Pastor Eze to the broader Nigerian church, with some calling for stricter boundaries between religion and politics

Samuel David by Samuel David
January 6, 2025
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  • Governor Okpebholo, a towering figure in the political arena, caused a stir after he made an unexpected appearance at Pastor Jerry Eze’s globally renowned church—a hub for fiery prayers and miraculous testimonies.
  • The governor didn’t stop at being a mere attendee, he ascended the pulpit to deliver a riveting testimony about how his political career had defied the odds.
  • But what began as a spiritual declaration soon devolved into a storm of controversy. Critics slammed Okpebholo for what they perceived as a brazen attempt to politicize a sacred space

Popular Nigerian pastor and spiritual leader, Jerry Eze, founder of Streams of Joy International and the force behind the NSPPD prayer movement, has become the subject of fierce backlash after Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, delivered a politically charged testimony during a church service.

In a now-viral video that took social media by storm on Sunday, Governor Okpebholo openly credited his victory in the Edo State governorship election to divine intervention, claiming his political success was a direct result of the prayers and spiritual backing he received from Pastor Jerry Eze’s ministry.

Standing before the congregation, the governor painted his victory as nothing short of miraculous—a testament, he argued, to the power of faith and prayer.

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But what should have been a moment of celebration for the faithful has instead erupted into controversy, with fiery debates dominating both online and offline spaces.

Critics argue that Pastor Eze, widely regarded as a spiritual authority, crossed an ethical line by allowing the sacred altar to be used for what many perceive as political grandstanding.

Others described the event as a calculated move by Governor Okpebholo to use the church’s massive influence for political mileage.

This incident has reignited a larger conversation about the intersection of religion and politics in Nigeria.

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