Members defend pastor Feyi, allege political victimisation after rape conviction

In a surprising turn of events, followers of Bishop Oluwafeyiropo (Feyi) Daniels, the founder of iReign Christian Ministry in Lagos, rallied to support their pastor after he was handed a life sentence by the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for raping a church member.

Expressing shock and disbelief, members gathered at the church located at 1a Gbolade Adebanjo Crescent, Opebi, Ikeja, insisted that the prominent pastor was framed and that his imprisonment would not hinder the work of God.

National Periscope recalls that Justice Rahman Oshodi delivered the judgment on Friday, sentencing Daniels to life imprisonment for raping his 23-year-old assistant and three years for sexually assaulting another member.

 The court found him guilty of these charges beyond reasonable doubt.

Despite the conviction, some church members have argued that Bishop Daniels was unfairly treated due to his political affiliation, claiming a vendetta against him.

A woman identified as Mrs Peace stated, “I know my pastor. He will overcome. He has been a staunch attacker of this government and they are victimising him. Our God is not asleep. In this month of our fasting, we will not stop praying for him even while in captivity.”

Social media echoed both support and skepticism, with users debating the validity of the evidence presented during the trial.

While some criticized the severity of the sentence, others applauded the judgment, emphasizing the need to hold religious leaders accountable for any misuse of power. See reactions below:

IkeokwuChidozie: “There is a war against the church and it’s coming from the inside.”

Nosafk: “The day your prophecy doesn’t favour them, they will come and arrest you for one thing or the other. Every opportunity is good to silence those who will call them out to be accountable.”

CheezyCharles: “Life imprisonment ke? What’s the proof? Abeg, he should go and appeal this nonsense!”

OMatarazi: “The reported case of a Lagos pastor, Feyi Daniels, receiving a life imprisonment sentence for raping a church member is a deeply troubling and unfortunate incident. Such acts of misconduct, especially within a place of worship where trust and moral guidance are expected, are reprehensible.

“Religious institutions in Nigeria need to prioritise the safety and well-being of their members, fostering an environment of trust, support, and accountability.

“The Lagos legal system’s response to such cases sends a strong message about the consequences of such heinous actions and I hope they learn.”

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