Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, Senior Prophet of Christ MercyLand Deliverance Ministry, has refuted allegations that his church used the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)’s name to deceive the public in relation to spiritual items such as “miracle water” and “miracle soap.”
In a statement released by the church’s media team and signed by spokesperson Sophia Iloyd, Fufeyin clarified that the church operates lawfully and respects Nigeria’s legal framework, including NAFDAC’s regulations. He emphasized that the ministry’s activities are protected under Sections 38 and 39 of the Nigerian Constitution, which guarantee freedom of religion and expression.
The church stressed that it had not sold or produced any consumable products under NAFDAC’s name. It further clarified that the only issue pending against the church is a petition from an individual, Mr. Martins Vincent Otse (known as Verydarkblackman), whom the church has taken to court over various allegations.
Fufeyin’s church acknowledged receiving a letter from NAFDAC on August 27, 2024, asking the ministry’s spiritual head to respond to inquiries about their spiritual products. However, the church claimed it was given less than 12 hours to respond but had already communicated with NAFDAC officially.
The ministry also raised concerns about allegedly forged receipts submitted by Otse to back his claims, which are currently under police investigation. Despite this, the church stated that NAFDAC had not responded to its letters or provided any feedback on the matter.
