Outrage Over Nigerian Pastor’s N55 Million Birthday Gift to Wife (VIDEO)
Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, the Founder and Senior Pastor of Mercy City Church in Warri, Delta State, has sparked controversy on social media due to his extravagant birthday gift to his wife, Anthonia Fufeyin.
During her birthday celebration at the Mercy City Church headquarters on Friday, October 29, 2023, the clergyman shocked his wife with a generous cash gift of N55 million.
In a widely circulated video, Prophet Fufeyin is seen handing his wife a key, allowing her to access a safe containing the staggering amount of money. Her reaction, as she discovered the cash, led to a mix of emotions.
The video stirred up a debate, with many expressing concern that the money could have been better utilized to assist members of the church who are in need.
Comments from the public include:
Stick Dimple: “Tithes and offerings.”
Yomi Lookas: “In front of the church members, a Nigerian pastor with audacity.”
Hibeekayy: “TB Joshua would never do such a thing. Why not celebrate her birthday more discreetly?”
Vee Herbal Secrets: “In a church where the majority of members and so-called tithe payers can barely feed, a pastor gives his wife N55 million in cash as a birthday gift.”
Holy Spireet: “The pastor has N55 million in hand, but many people in the congregation are suffering. Church = Business enterprise.”
Ajebor: “Money that full members donate to the church, they gave it to the first lady. Some Christians need to wake up.”
Gemini King: “I pity the members.”
Natt: “There are people in that church who attend services on an empty stomach. But happy birthday, ma.”
Tobi Maradona: “People who offer tithes, 98% of them are struggling with hunger. Nigerians will learn the hard way.”
David Billy: “Later, pastors will ask members to fast and pray, look at his wife. Does she look like someone who can do 6 to 6 fasting? Let’s just be playing.”
The wife’s joyous reaction upon discovering the substantial sum in the safe added to the controversy surrounding the gift.
