CAN Fires Back at Rev. Isaac Omolehin Over ‘Divisive’ Remarks on Adeboye, Oyedepo, and Kumuyi; Association Denies Relief Fund Fraud and Threatens Legal Action

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has moved to “flip the script” on a growing controversy within the nation’s religious circle, issuing a stern warning to Ilorin-based cleric Rev. Isaac Omolehin. The association’s President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, released a formal statement denouncing Omolehin’s recent public criticisms as a threat to the unity and “national cohesion” of the Christian body.

The “Tsunami” of debate began after a sermon by Rev. Omolehin went viral in the “digital trenches” of social media. In the clip, the Word Assembly Ministry founder questioned the “fatherhood” status of Nigeria’s most influential Pentecostal leaders. “A person who will be our father cannot be a denominational person,” Omolehin argued, claiming that leaders like Enoch Adeboye, David Oyedepo, and William Kumuyi are more focused on “building two-mile auditoriums” and acquiring aircraft than on the broader needs of the faith. He further alleged that CAN was plagued by internal divisions and had mismanaged funds meant for persecuted Christians in the North.

In a swift “Solution” to the brewing scandal, CAN’s leadership dismissed these allegations as malicious fabrications. Archbishop Okoh clarified that the association has never received or managed the specific relief funds mentioned by Omolehin. “We state, in the clearest possible terms: these allegations are entirely false and unfounded,” the statement read. The association also defended the integrity of the mentioned patriarchs, noting that using their names to inflame tensions among the faithful is an act of extreme irresponsibility.

As the 2027 political cycle approaches and religious leaders often play a pivotal role in national stability, CAN is betting on a “zero-tolerance” approach to internal dissent that targets established icons. The association cautioned all clergymen to “tinker” more with their own spiritual mandates rather than disseminating unverified claims that could “deride the Christian faith.”

For the average worshiper, the message from the apex body tonight is one of unwavering solidarity. While the “script” of denominational competition remains a topic of debate for some, CAN has made it clear that any attempt to “malign the Church” will be met with the full weight of the law. The association’s “Renewed Hope” is that this final warning will bring an end to the public exchange and allow the Church to “just focus” on its spiritual and social responsibilities.