The Senior Prophet of Christ MercyLand Deliverance Ministry, Abuja, Jeremiah Fufeyin, has stated that he has never used NAFDAC’s name to deceive Nigerians.
Fufeyin made the assertion following allegations that his ministry has been using the name of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to mislead the public regarding spiritual items.
The denial was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Church’s media arm. The statement, which was signed by Sophia Iloyd, described the allegations as false and misleading.
Recall that the Director-General of NAFDAC, had on Sunday, alerted the public to the activities of Christ MercyLand Deliverance Ministry. The DG noted that the Senior Prophet, Fufeyin has been using the agency’s name to deceive the public.
Responding to allegation, the Church stated that it is a law-abiding institution that respects the laws of the land, including those of NAFDAC.
It maintained that it operates under the protections of Sections 38 and 39 of the Nigerian Constitution, which guarantee freedom of religion and expression.
The statement read, “As a Church, we are guided by our faith and the teachings of the Bible. We have been using spiritual items as an expression of our religious beliefs.
“The Church strongly denied claims made in the publication. Which suggested that NAFDAC was warning the public about the ministry’s activities.
“At no point has our Church deceived the public. We have not produced or sold consumable items to the public, let alone used NAFDAC’s name to do so.”
The ministry further clarified that the only complaint pending against the Church is a petition by one Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkblackman. Who the Church has taken to court over various allegations.
The Church acknowledged receiving a letter from NAFDAC dated August 27, 2024. Which invited the Church’s spiritual head for an inquiry into its use of miracle and healing items.
It, however, claimed that the Church was given less than 12 hours to respond. The Church, therefore, stated that it had already communicated its position to NAFDAC via official correspondence.
The Church also alleged that the complainant, Otse, forged receipts to back his claims against the ministry.
“These receipts,” it said, “were different from the ones typically issued by the church’s accounting office. It also had discrepancies in dates and details.
“We have written to NAFDAC and informed them that the receipts submitted by the complainant are under police investigation. Despite this, NAFDAC has not responded to our letters. Or provided any feedback on the matter,” the statement concluded.
source: PUNCH
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