The UK Home Office has banned flamboyant Nigerian pastor, Bishop David Oyedepo, from entering Britain, a British government source told SaharaReporters. Mr. Oyedepo is known as the general overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, otherwise known as Winners Chapel. Headquartered in Ota, Ogun State, the church has branches in numerous parts of the world, including the UK and US.
Bishop David Oyedepo
According to the source, the ban arose from preliminary investigations by Britain’s Charity Commission that determined that monies donated to Bishop Oyedepo’s church for charitable purposes were funneled to Nigeria to fund the preacher’s flamboyant lifestyle.
Bishop Oyedepo owns a plush private jet and has a fleet of expensive cars, among many other astonishing personal assets.
Bishop Oyedepo was barred from entering the United Kingdom in July. However, when SaharaReporters contacted Nicola Kelly, a press officer at the immigration desk at the UK Home Office, she declined to comment on the case.
The same day, our reporter spoke to one Emmanuel Igban, a media aide to Bishop Oyedepo, but he denied that the high-flying preacher had been banned.
But our British source asserted that Bishop Oyedepo and one of his sons had been aware of the probe of church finances for at least three years now. He added that the probe was triggered after the British Charity Commission found out that the wealthy pastor had taken out more than £16 million from the UK since 2009. He added that the commission closely monitors any repatriation of church resources, disclosing that any repatriation of funds of that size was most likely illegal.
According to the source, Bishop Oyedepo claimed that he was running a not-for-profit religious organization, “but the commission determined that he was diverting funds to engage in a series of profitable ventures.”
Bishop Oyedepo, who recently turned 60, is believed to be Nigeria’s richest pastor and is widely regarded as one of the richest televangelists in the world.
The UK government has distributed notices warning airlines that operate flights to the UK not carry the bishop.
Mr. Oyedepo’s private jet is also barred from entering the UK airspace with him on board.
A few years ago, Bishop Oyedepo provoked international outrage when videotapes of one of his church events showed him slapping a teenage girl he accused of being a witch. In the face of mounting criticism, including calls for his arrest for assaulting a minor, Mr. Oyedepo boasted that he would slap the “witch” again.
Source: www.saharareporters.com/2014/10/16/bishop-oyedepo-banned-entering-uk-over-church-corruption

Church money isn't government' money, why govt intervention.

I guess u read but don't understand @larrymoore.
he diverted charity meant cash to his personal account.

larrymoore:
Church money isn't government' money, why govt intervention.

If you collect money for charity, it should go to charity and not serving opulent lifestyle.

Patiently watching and listening to people that have never left their state hate on a successful man of God. No matter what they say, God bless you papa.

davdandam:
Patiently watching and listening to people that have never left their state hate on a successful man of God. No matter what they say, God bless you papa.

Wow, is that what you are going with, after u read the whole article? Amazing!!!

Some of these mogs. They are bottomless pits of greed.
Yet God will still b using them despite their hideousness.

I don't just understand God at times. His tender mercies.
One thing, i do know - men's sins shall find them out (mog/or not).

olmde:


Wow, is that what you are going with, after u read the whole article? Amazing!!!

Na today Nigerians don dey hate? Is this the first time a man of God is coming under fire? You don't have to agree with how I think or what I say. ....how many people even know the real story besides it's Sahara reporters again, they only carry bad news so why should I break sweat or start thinking and arguing.....

davdandam:

Na today Nigerians don dey hate? Is this the first time a man of God is coming under fire? You don't have to agree with how I think or what I say. ....how many people even know the real story besides it's Sahara reporters again, they only carry bad news so why should I break sweat or start thinking and arguing.....

True, the story is still unconfirmed buh the fact that your first reaction was you are waiting to see the haters and people who haven't left their states... It says a lot.

olmde:

True, the story is still unconfirmed buh the fact that your first reaction was you are waiting to see the haters and people what haven't lefr their states... It says a lot.

Boss or na madam, Nigerians have a natural attitude of tryna bring people down. Defamation is their hobby, trust me even seun has a lotta haters. Tell me everyone around you likes your success and I'll withdraw my statement.

davdandam:

Na today Nigerians don dey hate? Is this the first time a man of God is coming under fire? You don't have to agree with how I think or what I say. ....how many people even know the real story besides it's Sahara reporters again, they only carry bad news so why should I break sweat or start thinking and arguing.....

ok, tell us the real story as you understood it we will believe you

paxonel:

ok, tell us the real story as you understood it we will believe you

When oritsejafor said he doesn't know anything about the arms deal did you believe? No matter what bishop oyedepo says no one will believe. .....cos it's Nigeria hating is the koko. We need to change our orientation.

davdandam:

Boss or na madam, Nigerians have a natural attitude of tryna bring people down. Defamation is their hobby, trust me even seun has a lotta haters. Tell me everyone around you likes your success and I'll withdraw my statement.

Yes, pple will always hate. Doesn't mean all hate comments shld be overlooked. This one in particular; the relationship btw a pastor and his church is the same as a president and a nation. The nation is rich when a high percentage of people are prospering not when the president is prospering.

asalimpo:
Some of these mogs. They are bottomless pits of greed.
Yet God will still b using them despite their hideousness.

I don't just understand God at times. His tender mercies.
One thing, i do know - men's sins shall find them out (mog/or not).

There is no GOD.

davdandam:
Patiently watching and listening to people that have never left their state hate on a successful man of God. No matter what they say, God bless you papa.

O know it is hard for you but in UK the goverment know what it means to run a non profit organisation and when it is against the law that the goverment in UK tell this to the people.

It is not onlyin Uk that is in all europa countries there is a law who y non profit organisation or charity organisation has tu run and not take monst of the money that the CEO can have a luury lifestyl.

This story in tru and Iwill search for the newspaper in UK where you can read it also.

It is not only about the money it is also about his witchhuntig what is against childrens right.

davdandam:

When oritsejafor said he doesn't know anything about the arms deal did you believe? No matter what bishop oyedepo says no one will believe. .....cos it's Nigeria hating is the koko. We need to change our orientation.

did uk.government not banned Bishop oyedepo from the uk over church corruption yes or no?

olmde:


Wow, is that what you are going with, after u read the whole article? Amazing!!!

The whole article was not based on any fact, hence its questionable.

paulGrundy:


The whole article was not based on any fact, hence its questionable.

When I have time Iwill show you that it is tru, Uk didnot want him, Uk didnot want witchhunters.

nora544:


When I have time Iwill show you that it is tru, Uk didnot want him, Uk didnot want witchhunters.

Him sef, he don't want U.K.

Image123:


Him sef, he don't want U.K.

you see now, that the article is true, he cannot possibly don't want uk without anything of such happening

What can i say...don't really understand issue about d man...those pple with there useless rule...y can't i deal with stubborn children and about the charity money i rest my case.

paxonel:

you see now, that the article is true, he cannot possibly don't want uk without anything of such happening

i don't know if the article is true, "I done giva damn". Point is he doesn't need the UK from 1900 till date.

Image123:


Him sef, he don't want U.K.

Oh he didnot want UK so why he want to build a very expensive secondary school in UK, also with the school he has a problem to get the acreditation.

So stop writing such he didnot want UK, when you know nothing.

nora544:


Oh he didnot want UK so why he want to build a very expensive secondary school in UK, also with the school he has a problem to get the acreditation.

So stop writing such he didnot want UK, when you know nothing.

okay he will go bankrupt now since UK allegedly ban him.

Image123:

okay he will go bankrupt now since UK allegedly ban him.

it's not about him going bankrupt, it's about winners members not closing their eyes and ears when they ear the truth, so that they can follow that man with caution

paxonel:


it's not about him going bankrupt, it's about winners members not closing their eyes and ears when they ear the truth, so that they can follow that man with caution

If you're going to follow any man, follow him looking unto Jesus. i'll need to specifically address the OP it seems. So you too, follow the OP man with caution.

The uk government better repent and apologise to the man of god, otherwise papa Oledpor shall unleash irrevocable curses on their country,starting with; failing economy shall bedevil them; intermittent power supply shall be their portion and bad roads riddled with potholes shall crisscross the length and breadth of their country.
I can alway trust papa Oledpo to fight with the power of his mouth and win. These people will come to acknowledge very soon that you cannot fight against god's anointed and win.
A word is enough for the wise, if you like quote me, Oledepo is an undisputed super heavyweight mog that is internationally recognised as one of the foremost exploiter of human resources in the world. When nations are queueing up to beg him to come and bless their country, na im small uk come think say them go fit embarrass papa, them no born them well, papa carry go joor.

dorox:
The uk government better repent and apologise to the man of god, otherwise papa Oledpor shall unleash irrevocable curses on their country,starting with; failing economy shall bedevil them; intermittent power supply shall be their portion and bad roads riddled with potholes shall crisscross the length and breadth of their country.
I can alway trust papa Oledpo to fight with the power of his mouth and win. These people will come to acknowledge very soon that you cannot fight against god's anointed and win.
A word is enough for the wise, if you like quote me, Oledepo is an undisputed super heavyweight mog that is internationally recognised as one of the foremost exploiter of human resources in the world. When nations are queueing up to beg him to come and bless their country, na im small uk come think say them go fit embarrass papa, them no born them well, papa carry go joor.

sorry he is not a well known person in the world.

I know you are a follower of him and you are so brainwashed from this witchhunting so called God of Man.

and some fools victims are even defending him? smh!!

Image123:


If you're going to follow any man, follow him looking unto Jesus. i'll need to specifically address the OP it seems. So you too, follow the OP man with caution.

what OP man is that? i don't have time for men o,
i don't need any man to worship God. all men are friends to me.
what we are saying is, you may be far better than that oledepo man. you don't need him or his church to worship your God.
but incase you are too keen to churching, you just have to be careful
they are already talking how oledepo going to course people ...lol

Are you surprised? Thats a civil state where religious sentiments doesnt be cloud their judgement.

paxonel:


what OP man is that? i don't have time for men o,
i don't need any man to worship God. all men are friends to me.
what we are saying is, you may be far better than that oledepo man. you don't need him or his church to worship your God.
but incase you are too keen to churching, you just have to be careful
they are already talking how oledepo going to course people ...lol

The OP is a man not God. You have taken his words hook, line and sinker without validating. You also have to be careful. Follow the OP man with caution.