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Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin (born 15 February 1971, Burutu, Delta State, Nigeria) is the founder and head prophet of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry (CMDM), Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria.[1] He founded the church on 3 April 2010.
Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin | |
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| Born | 15 February 1971 Burutu, Delta State, Nigeria |
| Occupation(s) | Televangelist minister, philanthropist |
| Years active | 2010 - present |
| Organization | Christ MercyLand Deliverance Ministry (CMDM) |
| Spouse | Anthonia Fufeyin |
| Children | 5 |
| Website | www |
Early life and family edit
Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin was born in Burutu, Warri, Delta State, Nigeria on 15 February 1971.[2] He had his primary school education at Zuokumor Primary School in Burutu L.G.A of Delta State between 1981 and 1986.[3] His secondary education was at Gbesa Grammar School Ojobo, between 1986 and 1992.[4]
He is married to Anthonia Fufeyin and they have five children. He was born in a polygamous home and is the 22 child out of the 36 children sired by his father, late Livingson Stevenson Toboukeyei Fufeyin. His mother's name is Asetu Fufeyin.[5]
Criticism and controversy edit
Fufeyin has been criticized for his loud acts of charity, very public and showy focus on demons and "deliverance" in his ministry today.[6] During the COVID-19 pandemic, he donated about N300million to staff, members of his church and to the Nigerian government. Fufuyin also returned their tithes and offerings, saying that it was time of giving back.[7]
On 1 April 2017, Fufeyin sdefended Suleman Johnson against his sex scandal, describing him as "innocent."[8]
In April 2022, Fufeyin took Pastor Johnmark Ighosotu to court, alleging character defamation and cyber conspiracies following a confession in Ighosotu's church which contained accusations Fufeyin engaged in fraudulent activities.[9]
On 22 March 2023, his church was destroyed by fire and he claimed the reason for the fire was because of his disobedience to God's instruction.[10]
On 9 January 2024, following the BBC' allegations of physical and sexual abuse, fake miracles, and forced abortions in the Synagogue Church of All Nations under the late leader T.B. Joshua,[11] Fufeyin criticized Joshua's former inner circle for not speaking up in Joshua's defense.[12] He also urged his supporters to speak up in his defense against the allegations levelled against him by his enemies.[13]
References edit
- ^ "Prophet Fufeyin urges wealthy pastors to assist less-privileged". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 19 April 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ^ Fufeyin, Jeremiah (31 May 2015). "I am not Junior TB Joshua —Fufeyin of MercyLand - Vanguard News".
- ^ "Prophet Series:Nigeria's globally recognized prophets (1)". Openlife. 21 December 2019. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ daylight Nigeria, Prophet Jeremiah: Liberating souls, changing lives, through power of God, 3 September 2016
- ^ "PROPHET JEREMIAH FUFEYIN: THE GRASS TO GRACE STORY OF GOD'S GENERAL". theyesng.com/. 3 September 2016.
- ^ "Prophet Omoto Fufeyin - Tb Joshua imitator?". Contra Culture E-Magazine.
- ^ "Popular billionaire prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin returns tithes, offering to Nigerians, Donates N300m". Fellow Press. 9 April 2020. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- ^ "Sex scandal: What God told me about Apostle Suleman – Prophet Fufeyin". Daily Post Nigeria.
- ^ Oyeyemi, Fadehan (5 April 2022). "Court stops IGP from arresting Delta Pastor, Ighosotu over character assassination charges". Daily Post.
- ^ "Mercy land Pastor Jeremiah Fufeyin react afta fire burn im church". BBC News Pidgin. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "TB Joshua: Megachurch leader raped and tortured worshippers, BBC finds". 8 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "Omoto Fufeyin Slams Wise Man Harry, Others Amid BBC Revelation on T.B. Joshua". Oghwoghwa Reporters. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Wisemen of TB Joshua called to defend him". Cameroon News Agency. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2024.