The Mountain of Fire and Miracles (MFM) church, led by Dr. DK Olukoya, has been known for its emphasis on holy living, evangelism, and social responsibility. Despite its good works, the church has faced criticism and persecution from former members and pastors who have spread falsehoods about the church.
Recently, two ex-pastors, Femi Jimoh and Caleb Oloruntele, made allegations against the church, claiming they were framed and imprisoned for nine years without trial. However, the church has refuted these claims, providing evidence that the duo was involved in a planned armed attack on the church and was reported to the law enforcement agency.
The church’s Chief Legal Adviser, Davidson Adejuwon, stated that the church did not detain the accused but rather reported the incident to the authorities. The court records show that the accused remained in custody due to their families’ failure to meet the bail conditions, not because of any action by Olukoya or the church.
Despite the evidence, many have rushed to judgment against the church without hearing the facts. The church has a history of tolerating Pastor Jimoh’s improprieties, redeploying him several times following complaints from his congregation. The church’s efforts to reform him were unsuccessful, and his long stint in detention was a result of his own actions and his family’s failure to meet the bail conditions.
In conclusion, the MFM church has been unfairly maligned by former members and pastors who have spread falsehoods about the church. The church has a track record of good works and has been a positive force in the lives of many. It is important to hear the facts and not rush to judgment based on unsubstantiated claims.
Funmi Branco sent this piece through funmibranco@naver.com
