RELIGIOUS leaders including the General Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Musa Asake; Director of National Issues of CAN in charge of North West Zone, Rev. Haruna Karatu; and the PRO of 19 northern states and Abuja CAN, Elder Sunday Oibe have condemned the comments credited to Pastor Tunde Bakare who was calling for a revolution because certain eminent religious leaders have private jets, saying there is nothing wrong with people donating aircraft to their religious leaders.
Bakare had said, a few days after church members donated a private jet to Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor as a birthday present, that a bloody revolution that would consume religious leaders who are acquiring private jets would soon break out in the country, as he urged their congregations to challenge them to explain where and how they raised the money to procure such expensive jets.
Responding, the CAN secretary said: “What is wrong with giving a birthday gift to Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor? Did he embezzle church money? Did he collect somebody’s money? If a group of people come together to buy him a jet to ease his evangelical work, why should that be a subject of public debate?
“Redeemed Christian Church of God has thousands of branches and millions of members on all continents of the world. Winners’ Chapel and Christ Embassy equally have many international branches and hundreds of thousands of members. Pastor Adeboye, Bishop Oyedepo and Pastor Oyakhilome travel thousands of kilometres monthly doing God’s work and have to be in places not well-served by commercial flights.
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Why not take the WORK of GOD to places in Nigeria like the NORTH where it is needed most? Let's get our home settled first before jetting out to other places.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm, we have a very long way to go in this country. If the so call religious leaders can come on air to say that oritsejafor needs a private jet to carry out God's work, it shows that they are not in any way better that the highly corrupt politicians who are determined to drain the resources of this country. I pitty those who spend their money to enrich these so call men of God thining they are paying tite or sowing a seed in the name of God. It is high time we start diverting such money in feeding the poor one in our community rather than giving them, may God help us.
ReplyDeleteJust Remember , revolution is coming
ReplyDeleteto this country .
You will never escape , mark my world .
Where millions of Nigeria cannot avoid 3 good meal , some people are embezzle government money and give tithe from embezzlement ,up to the level of Private Jet without questioning there source of income .
Na wa o , " Nigeria man of God "
I agree with anonymous that say each and every pastor that has Private Jet should question there biggest donor source of income.
ReplyDeleteJust be sincere ,how many Nigeria can give such a gift without taking from government pulse weather
directly or indirectly.
Leave all of them , God will teach lesson one day .
ReplyDeleteMark my world , it is not a cause , it will surely happen .
Cant you question this donor source of income , if it is from clean and uncorrupt source ," no wahala" ( no problem ), continue using it,
however ,if it is from unclean source , just know that " WAHALA dey o "( Problem around the corner ).
I think yardstick for rating or calling somebody man of God should be lifestyle of Jesus .
ReplyDeleteCan we rate Nigeria Man of God using Jesus way of life as yardstick ?
If his members bought a jet for him too on his burthday, will he reject it? Definitely not after d members av paid for it and money non-refundable. Rubbish!
ReplyDeleteThese religous leaders are saying that they are happy to live like emperors while the masses are starving? Bakare is so right, a revolution must start in the churches. Even when donations are sent you, it must be used for the needy.
ReplyDeleteBullshit
ReplyDeleteThis so called man of God are taking Nigerians for granted.
ReplyDeleteDid you forget people like Atuche ( For PHB Boss ) and many like that that took money from Public to serve there pastor selfish interest all in the name of tithe and gift .
This people think we dont know there bad and dirty deals.
I cant image what type of man of God we have in this country.
These pastors keep on teaching us abt christ like atitupe . I dought if any of them can show such . Do you think christ wil receive such gift or use it for himself when he knw dat there ar lot of poor people around him? . If the offering and tith money are getting large in your bank a/c pls use it for the poor do something meaningful wit no wonder some pastors are cought loundering money abrode . Pls ayo dont use that jet it has generated lots of critizim for you life sake.
ReplyDeleteThese pastors keep on teaching us abt christ like atitupe . I dought if any of them can show such . Do you think christ wil receive such gift or use it for himself when he knw dat there ar lot of poor people around him? . If the offering and tith money are getting large in your bank a/c pls use it for the poor do something meaningful wit no wonder some pastors are cought loundering money abrode . Pls ayo dont use that jet it has generated lots of critizim for you life sake.
ReplyDeleteThese pastors keep on teaching us abt christ like atitupe . I dought if any of them can show such . Do you think christ wil receive such gift or use it for himself when he knw dat there ar lot of poor people around him? . If the offering and tith money are getting large in your bank a/c pls use it for the poor do something meaningful wit no wonder some pastors are cought loundering money abrode . Pls ayo dont use that jet it has generated lots of critizim for you life sake.
ReplyDeleteRevolution will surely come 2consume any pastor dat owns privet jet.the secret cult will develop thier own jet dat will crash ur jets in the sky.BAKARE i salute U.Keep telling them.
ReplyDeleteTHE WORK OF GOD GENERALLY SPEAKING IS EVANGELISTIC IN NATURE.
ReplyDeleteMOHAMMED USED A HORSE, JESUS CHRIST USED A DONKEY AND OUR MEN OF GOD VEHICLES AND AIRPLANES.
THE WHITE FOLK BROUGHT RELIGION TO US AND HAVE BEGAN TO DWELL IN MORAL DECADENCE. TO FORGET ONES MORALS IS TO BE ENSLAVED SPIRITUALLY FOR LIFE.
JET OR NO JET, OUR MEN OF GOD NEED TO MOVE AROUND TO PREACH
Our religion forbids us to judge any one, be it as it may, if really their work is of God then we have millions of Nigerian lavishing in hunger and poorverty, why not convert the money for charity or used for uplifting these people near your neighbourhood, must you travel to west to preach while your home is in danger, if it were christ what he do? of cause there are not christ like.
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ReplyDeleteA true man of God wl neva amass wealth at d xpence of his followers neithet can a man of God b materialistic.Nig churches are gradually bcomin political circle where masses are exploited.what a nosensical man of God.
ReplyDeleteI am deeply sorry for Nigerians. All these people are doing this work of God and yet there is nothing to show there presence in this country.Its quite unfortunate that Nigerian behave sheepishly as the day goes by. No wonder being a pastor is a very lucrative business in Nigeria, Please my dear brothers and sisters,lets all go down on our knees and talk to our God, things are really going bad in this country.
ReplyDeleteInstead of u guys to think of making heaven u're busy castigating men of God cus of their private jets. God will 4give u all.
ReplyDeleteI'm very sure you are just waking up from sleep cos your comment is out of order. Go back to sleep please! Or you think owning a jet is a prerequisite for getting to heaven?
DeleteTins are getin worst day by day
ReplyDelete@1:33, How do u make heaven? If u really understand what u just said.
ReplyDeleteGOD know what man can not see, our motive is very important
ReplyDeleteReligion is a means where people can easily be deceived ( i meant all religions get their own)
ReplyDeleteEverybody should concentrate on making heaven and stop judging d men of God to avoid d wrath of God. They are God's servants n he knows how he deals with dem so face ur own life my bros n sis. They've gone through thick n thin when they received their calls except for those not called by God n dt u can not know, so do not judge let God do d judging himself
ReplyDeleteWhen are you and millions of Christians like you going to get out of this bondage of fear where they tell you "Judge not so you won't be Judged" or "touch not my anointed" or "the wrath of God will come upon you when you talk about Pastors" etc. See wake up from your slumber and receive the freedom Christ purchase for you through his blood. Peter the Apostle was hypocritical and Paul who is junior to him in everything called him to order. There is nothing wrong to see what is wrong and say it. Infact a scripture clearly says: "Have no fellowship with the unfruitful work of darkness but rather, Rebuke them". So rebuking the frevolities of these Pastors is not wrong.
DeleteErastus Akingbola was a Pastor and was caught in the scandal of money laundering etc. Nigerians never prosecuted him. He embezzled millions of dollars which are blood of the people. The United Kingdom did not see anything anointed about him, he was thrown to jail and told to refund those money. See if you continue in your fear of "touch not my anointed" the society will be more corrupt and God will judge you and I for it. You saw it and never said anything about it.
My advise, all of you encouraging the frevolities of these Pastors, stop giving them
Pastor Bakare must surely b judged 4 judgin n comdemnin others just out of sheer enviness n frustratn. Hw mny of us are stil puttn on sandals or slippers 2 d church jst as christ did remember, d world is fastly turnin in2 more sophsticated world.
ReplyDeleteFoolishness!
DeletePastor Bakare is made already if your definition of greatness is money and private jet. All he is doing is to help you so your eyes will be open. If you however still want to continue in your foolishness, he cannot help you.
Pls stop judging men of God n let God do it himself! Remebr wat David said wen he was askd 2 kill saul (who had already been rejectd by God) "I cnt touch d Lord's anointed" So pls leave dat 4 God so u won't invoke his angry! And that's y aftr speakg against Men of God u find out dat certain gud doors hv been shut against U!As long as his membrs gv him willfully wit out been forced he (pastor Ayo) has d RIGHT to accept or reject d gift witout askg U or Me 4 advice!
ReplyDeleteN pls people take dis little advice run way from speakg or judging Men of God cos it only bring negatv impact on 1's life! Best thg 2 say is "Let God Judge"! Pls 4 u own gud!
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Sheer foolisness. God wil open your eyes so you can truly see. Its obvious you are blind
DeleteIf he Bakare is not been castigated for leaving members of his congregation to contest worldly position den why is he castigating other for jet
ReplyDeleteYes we know d world is changing, technology has come with so many things possible. But also remember that Christ had a power to tour d world preaching d gospel but he concentrated in some areas where he traveled either by foot or by boat. Even when he can afford d best 4 Himself but choose to live a life of a common man. Then Christ commissioned his disciples to further spread d gospel, and his disciples commissioned other converts to continue d work of evangelism. What we are witnessing today is greed on d side of these so called General Overseere. What are they overseeing? Money of cause, they acquire these jets to enable them coordinate cash coming in from various branches. Why not visit an area then commission new members to further d spread of d word of God then use whatever donations or gifts they receive to help d poor in our society. It is very simple, they should stop deceiving us. Christ commissioned d disciples, who in turn commissioned new converts, why won't these G.O's commission other people to carry on with d good news. They want comfort instead of sacrifice which is d basis of christainity! Too bad!!
ReplyDeleteYou will be judged by every word that comes out of your mouth fellas. If you think there's something wrong, pray for them rather than critisize. Don't let the wrath of God come upon you for speaking against His servants.
ReplyDeleteMay God Almighty punish all of you saying you should not judge these greedy and money conscious men you called General Overseers. Who is judging who here? People are talking about Men Of God deviating from the purpose for which they were called and some foolish and stupid idiots are here telling us about wrath. What do u even know about christianity? Some of you guys now worship them instead of God Almighty. What has Private Jets got to do with preaching the the Words of God? Nigeria is one of the poorest countries in the world and these men are exploiting the poor congregations. Have any of you heard of wealth distribution? No. All you and Pastors know is wealth acquisition. God is watching you all.
ReplyDeleteTO THE COMMENTS BELOW ARE EXAMPLES OF STUPID CHURCH SHEEP. SO I SHOULD WALLOW IN JOBLESS POVERTY WHILE MY PASTOR LIVES LIKE A KING?
ReplyDeleteMEN OF GOD? SO WE SHOULD not CRITICIZE THEM EH?
SORRY, IDIOTS, I'M NOT SHEEP OR AS BRAIN DEAD AS YOU.
HOW MANY NIGERIANS CAN AFFORD IT IF NOT TREASURY THIEVES AND THE LIKE?
DO US ALL A FAVOUR AND SHUT THE HELL UP. YOU'RE WASTING SPACE HERE. DONKEYS (ever willing to be ridden).
Anonymous said...
Instead of u guys to think of making heaven u're busy castigating men of God cus of their private jets. God will 4give u all.
Dou Dou said...
Pls stop judging men of God n let God do it himself! Remebr wat David said wen he was askd 2 kill saul (who had already been rejectd by God) "I cnt touch d Lord's anointed" So pls leave dat 4 God so u won't invoke his angry! And that's y aftr speakg against Men of God u find out dat certain gud doors hv been shut against U!As long as his membrs gv him willfully wit out been forced he (pastor Ayo) has d RIGHT to accept or reject d gift witout askg U or Me 4 advice!
Anonymous said...
You will be judged by every word that comes out of your mouth fellas. If you think there's something wrong, pray for them rather than critisize. Don't let the wrath of God come upon you for speaking against His servants.
Judge not....MY FOOT
ReplyDeleteIt appears that ignorance and fear of the unknown has taken its toll on some persons who already see these 'MOG' as demigods. The scripture verse which says 'do not judge' precedes the verse that says 'by their fruits, you shall know them'. Jesus who even used these words passed condemnation on the Pharisees times without number in what appeared to be blatant insults to them. All these persons hiding under that verse 'Judge not' please read your bibles with the right understanding. The Old testament prophets were not from the line of Priests yet they were chosen to rebuke priests, Kings and the people. Read about Jeremiah, Isaiah, Hosea, and so on.
And now it is very clear by the fruits of these Pastors that they have lost their calling, if they were ever called in the first place. Nigeria is certainly among the poor nations of the world. Read about the early church and what characterised their way of life; 'mutual sharing'. And I would think new generation Churches that flee orthodoxy would choose that path as the keystone of their christian life. But they have grown worse. Pastors now have fleet of cars besides the untouched Posh ones. And with private jets and aeroplanes, how else can one define affluence? They skin the flock alive with carefully selected verses on tithing and sowing seeds. They don't carefully select the verses that emphasize giving to widows and orphans as the requisite of the true religion (James 1:27).
'Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness'(1Timothy 6:11-12).
these religious entrepreneur are using religion as a means of amassing wealth. to me, there is no difference between these religious entrepreneur and the politians outside.
ReplyDeleteWell its now to read your comments here, I have also learn t a lot from you guys here and thanks for sense of reasoning too, my own view is this, the donors and not the Pastor in quote. Don't the donors and the Pastor of the Church know that there are poor people in their midst? then why not put such funds into welfare project that will ease the suffering of the poor members in the Church, again will JESUS CHRIST buy JET when the people are hungry?, so please MEN of GOD look into your congregation and seek out the POOR, the NEEDY and especially the WIDOWS, in the Church and help. May GOD Bless you as you do so.
ReplyDeletePlease. Who is the founder of Catholic Church?
ReplyDeleteI pity Nigerians....5 billion gift to somebody in the name of God and you find nothing wrong...no wonder we are as backward as we are...so where is the moral standing of the church, if at the end of the president or governors term, they are given jets as gift. I'm you guys will be one of those that will be shouting corruption from rooftop. It beggars belief that its ok do something with church money, that you cannot do with taxpayers money. Please educate yourself and seperate fact from fiction.
ReplyDeleteFor those quick to rush to the defence of thse so called General Overseers: $10million for you; husbands and wives for the singles and twins for the childless, how many of you will still be this stupid and foolish? Your problem is poverty, until that problem is solved, you will never be in control of your senses. I bet you Jesus wouldn't do this if He is still around now with greater percentage of the church living below poverty level.
ReplyDeleteFor all the brethrens that have been foolishly saying Judge not! Judge not! When are you and millions of Christians going to get out of this bondage of fear where they tell you "Judge not so you won't be Judged" or "touch not my anointed" or "the wrath of God will come upon you when you talk about Pastors" etc. See wake up from your slumber and receive the freedom Christ purchase for you through his blood. Peter the Apostle was hypocritical and Paul who is junior to him in everything called him to order. There is nothing wrong to see what is wrong and say it. Infact a scripture clearly says: "Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but rather, Rebuke them". So rebuking the frevolities of these Pastors is not wrong.
ReplyDeleteErastus Akingbola was a Pastor and was caught in the scandal of money laundering etc. Nigerians never prosecuted him. He embezzled millions of dollars which are blood of the people. The United Kingdom did not see anything anointed about him, he was thrown to jail and told to refund those money. See if you continue in your fear of "touch not my anointed" the society will be more corrupt and God will judge you and I for it. You saw it and never said anything about it.
My advise, all of you encouraging the frevolities of these Pastors, stop giving them
Please, do not turn the Bible upside down. Christ said do not judge so that you will not be judged but it is obvious that he mentioned cos judgement is his (GODS). He is talking about judging who goes to hell. dont you judge your children when their action is not proper or when they misbehave and even punish them to correct them out of love. It is judgement. Dont judges pronounce judgements in Courts. Lets read the bible in the right perspective so that we will not mislead others.
ReplyDeleteMen and brethren,we give impetus to this issue by stoking it up. We should do best to ignore whether there is plane or no plane.These men of God are God's servants. To their master they stand or fall.If you are a bible-student, you will not ''touch the anointed of the lord''Don't lay any charge against them either.To their master they stand or fall period.
ReplyDeleteEven the way you speak makes it obvious that you are not a christian (stupid, foolishness, crazy etc). Who ever used paul and peter as reference should do wat paul did...meet peter and critisize. Talkin about it here isn't biblical, meet the people personally and if you can't, pray for them!!
ReplyDeleteJudgment, constructive criticism and correction, are they d same? If we are saying dt d pple who condemned those acts were judging the men of God, it follows that people who support it are also judging cos they flow from d same purpose and facts
ReplyDeleteWho is a fool or better put who are fools? The pastors or congregations that allowed themselves to be exploited.
ReplyDeleteNa wa o. This interesting. So what i am hearing hear that is for those saying judge not is that instead of advocating and campaigning for the poor where they feed under less than$2 per day we should keep mute?
ReplyDelete- Outside of procuring a bombadier jet for for 5 billion naira
-at least $8, 000 is required to pay for each rest a jet makes at a hangar. The $8k is for Abuja hangar so lets multiply that by at least 10 visits in a month ($80,000)
- staffing: Air hostesses (2) for the jet
Kitchen utilities, equipments and utensils
- Fueling of the jet
- Tyres are replaced bi monthly (did you know?)
-Maintainance of the jet
Levies, Taxes and Duties to Aviation Staturoty bodies
Licensing
Overheads for Pilot, air hostesses et al
Where will these funds come from?
Interesting. Judge not ko?
Some people complain, shout and criticize men of God for using private jets yet they remain in poverty. It is not a curse but don't you think if God is really angry with them for using private jets he will punish their sins. Who made you the judge anyway. Keep complaining and remain in your abject poverty or face your God and let him bless you.
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