The founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry in Effurun, Delta State, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, has ignited widespread criticism following the announcement of his “miracle” soap, shirt, perfume, and mustard seed. The announcement was made during a Facebook live session by Prophet Fufeyin, popularly known as Papa J, and his wife. They revealed that these items would be available for purchase at their upcoming program, “Break the Limit,” scheduled for August.
In the Facebook video titled “The Importance of Spiritual Items of God,” the Delta-born prophet claimed that the soap possesses powerful healing properties capable of curing any disease and benefiting individuals experiencing disappointment, failure, and delays in achieving life goals. He also asserted that the soap had received government approval and described the mustard seed as a divine gift that could help those facing building challenges on their purchased land.
The advertisement was met with strong opposition from the Senior Pastor of Abel Damina Ministries and CEO of Kingdom Life Network, Abel Damina. During one of his services, Pastor Damina harshly criticized Fufeyin’s commercial approach, labeling it a significant deviation from true Christian principles. He emphasized that biblical figures like Jesus, Paul, and Peter never charged for the miracles they performed. “His soap is 1000USD (N1.4m) for one soap and he calls it spiritual items. That’s a business, my friend. You have turned to a house of merchandise,” Damina stated.
Fufeyin quickly responded to the criticism in a Facebook live broadcast on July 9, 2024, citing Matthew 7:1, “We should not judge, we have only one Judge.” He warned Damina, likening himself to an enraged lion whose tail had been touched. “You need deliverance Damina, I respected you before but I cannot do that anymore. How many judges do we have, are you the second messiah that we all should follow? You are a noise-maker, and I will come for you, I will answer you. What do you preach, are you not ashamed?” Fufeyin declared.
In response, Pastor Damina released another video, criticizing Prophet Fufeyin and accusing him of misinterpreting the Bible. “I didn’t see Peter or Paul selling any of the spiritual things they used to heal people,” Damina argued.
The controversy has drawn reactions from various quarters, including controversial activist Martins Otse, also known as Verydarkman. In a recent video, Verydarkman announced plans to petition the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to investigate the approval of Prophet Fufeyin’s products.
The dispute between the two clerics has sparked a heated debate among their followers and the broader public, raising questions about the commercialization of religious items and the ethical implications of such practices.
