The Deeper Christian Life Ministry has refuted a viral story claiming that its General Superintendent, Pastor William Kumuyi, accused the United States of trying to steal Nigeria’s resources and denied reports of Christian genocide in the country.

Key Points:

• The story, circulated by an online platform called Ibom Focus, was widely shared on social media, causing public debate.
• The ministry stated on Pastor Kumuyi’s verified X account that the report is “a total fabrication” and the product of the authors’ imagination.
• Clarifications from the Ministry:
  • Pastor Kumuyi did not hold any press briefing in Lagos or make such statements.
  • He has been abroad conducting programmes in the Oceania region and Far East.
  • The ministry emphasized that Pastor Kumuyi’s work is strictly religious, focusing on preaching the gospel, not politics.
• The ministry warned that attempts to misrepresent Pastor Kumuyi or involve him in political discourse are malicious and may prompt action.

Context: The clarification coincides with heightened political sensitivity following US President Donald Trump’s recent threat of military intervention in Nigeria.