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Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin | |
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Born | Burutu, Delta State, Nigeria | 15 February 1971
Occupation(s) | Televangelist minister, philanthropist |
Years active | 2010 - present |
Organization | Christ MercyLand Deliverance Ministry (CMDM) |
Spouse | Anthonia Fufeyin |
Children | 5 |
Website | www |
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 was born in Burutu, 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]
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 defended 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]
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