The Deeper Christian Life Ministry has strongly condemned a viral report falsely claiming that its General Superintendent, Pastor William F. Kumuyi, made remarks about the United States and Christian persecution in Nigeria.
The report, published by an online platform known as Ibomfocus, alleged that Pastor Kumuyi said America is trying to steal Nigeria’s natural resources while denying Christian genocide in the country.
In a statement posted on Pastor Kumuyi’s verified X account, the church described the report as “malicious and entirely false.”
The ministry clarified that Pastor Kumuyi did not address a press conference in Lagos or make any such statement, as claimed in the fake report. At the time of the alleged statement, Pastor Kumuyi was outside Nigeria, conducting gospel programs in the Oceania region and the Far East.
The Deeper Life Ministry emphasized that Pastor Kumuyi is well-known for focusing entirely on preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and does not dabble in politics.
The church warned individuals and media platforms against spreading false information or attempting to drag its leader into political controversies, cautioning that future attempts may attract legal action.
This clarification comes amid heightened tensions between Nigeria and the United States, following comments by former US President Donald Trump threatening possible military intervention in Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide. Nigerian officials, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have denied Trump’s claims, describing them as not reflecting the situation on the ground.