A member of Christ MercyLand Deliverance Ministry (CMDM), Christopher Aliba, has urged the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to desist from labeling the General Overseer of the church, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, a fraudster.

Aliba’s statement comes in response to CAN’s recent allegation that Prophet Fufeyin’s sermon in January was heretical and intended to defraud members of his church and followers.

According to Aliba, the viral video clip of the prophet’s sermon was quoted out of context to portray Prophet Fufeyin as fraudulent and his message heretical.

He explained that the sermon focused on the biblical principle of the first fruit, encouraging members to honor God with their first earnings of the year as an act of faith, sacrifice, and covenant alignment.

Aliba emphasized that Prophet Fufeyin never stated that money could “buy” forgiveness or automatically absolve individuals of fraud or sin. He alleged that the video clip was heavily edited and published by a blogger with a personal agenda, rather than a pursuit of truth.

“It is a gross distortion to interpret this as an endorsement of sin or a suggestion that financial offerings can “cancel” fraud without accountability.

“CMDM does not preach transactional grace but promotes holistic spiritual renewal that includes moral uprightness and social responsibility”, he said.

The CMDM member appealed to CAN to investigate the authenticity of the viral video clip before condemning Prophet Fufeyin. He expressed disappointment that CAN’s statement appeared to be made without a thorough review of the full message or a fair hearing with the prophet.

Aliba highlighted Prophet Fufeyin’s consistent use of his platform to promote love, deliverance, and spiritual growth for thousands across Nigeria and beyond. He described the labeling of the prophet as a “fraudster” as misleading and a disservice to the millions who have encountered God through his ministry.

The CMDM member urged CAN and the general public to refrain from further judgment based on half-truths and instead embrace dialogue, truth, and unity within the Church. He emphasized that CMDM remains a law-abiding, spirit-filled, and biblically grounded ministry committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

“While we deeply respect the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for its role as a unifying voice for the Body of Christ, it is unfortunate that its recent statement appears to have been made without a thorough review of the full message or a fair hearing with Prophet Fufeyin.

“No man or ministry is above scrutiny, but Christian leaders also have a duty to investigate responsibly before drawing public conclusions, especially in this digital age where misinformation spreads rapidly.

“Let it be known that CMDM remains a law-abiding, spirit-filled, and biblically grounded ministry committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin has consistently used his platform to promote love, deliverance, and spiritual growth for thousands across Nigeria and beyond”. (Daily Independent)