Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin
Born (1971-02-15) 15 February 1971
Burutu, Delta State, Nigeria
Occupation(s)Televangelist minister, philanthropist
Years active2010 - present
OrganizationChrist MercyLand Deliverance Ministry (CMDM)
SpouseAnthonia Fufeyin
Children5
Websitewww.christmercyland.org

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.

Early life and family

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

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]

References

  1. ↑ "Prophet Fufeyin urges wealthy pastors to assist less-privileged". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 19 April 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
  2. ↑ Fufeyin, Jeremiah (31 May 2015). "I am not Junior TB Joshua —Fufeyin of MercyLand - Vanguard News".
  3. ↑ "Prophet Series:Nigeria's globally recognized prophets (1)". Openlife. 21 December 2019. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  4. ↑ daylight Nigeria, Prophet Jeremiah: Liberating souls, changing lives, through power of God, 3 September 2016
  5. ↑ "PROPHET JEREMIAH FUFEYIN: THE GRASS TO GRACE STORY OF GOD'S GENERAL". theyesng.com/. 3 September 2016.
  6. ↑ "Prophet Omoto Fufeyin - Tb Joshua imitator?". Contra Culture E-Magazine.
  7. ↑ "Popular billionaire prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin returns tithes, offering to Nigerians, Donates N300m". Fellow Press. 9 April 2020. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
  8. ↑ "Sex scandal: What God told me about Apostle Suleman – Prophet Fufeyin". Daily Post Nigeria.
  9. ↑ Oyeyemi, Fadehan (5 April 2022). "Court stops IGP from arresting Delta Pastor, Ighosotu over character assassination charges". Daily Post.
  10. ↑ "Mercy land Pastor Jeremiah Fufeyin react afta fire burn im church". BBC News Pidgin. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  11. ↑ "TB Joshua: Megachurch leader raped and tortured worshippers, BBC finds". 8 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  12. ↑ "Omoto Fufeyin Slams Wise Man Harry, Others Amid BBC Revelation on T.B. Joshua". Oghwoghwa Reporters. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
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