‘Give My Number to Kidnappers’ – Bishop Oyedepo’s Unusual Advice to Congregants
Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church Worldwide has told members to hand over his phone number to kidnappers if they are ever abducted. He made the remark during a recent service at the church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun State. He recounted intervening in past abduction cases, including negotiating a pastor’s release by speaking directly to the kidnappers. He also shared how a female member’s declaration of faith reportedly caused confusion among her captors before she was freed. The viral sermon clip has sparked widespread discussion online as Nigerians debate the role of spiritual authority amid the country’s ongoing security challenges.
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