The Senior Prophet of Christ MercyLand Deliverance Ministry, Abuja, Jeremiah Fufeyin, has denied allegations that his ministry used the name of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to mislead the public regarding spiritual items.
In a statement, the church described the allegations as false and misleading. The church emphasized that it operates under the protections of Sections 38 and 39 of the Nigerian Constitution, which guarantee freedom of religion and expression.
The church acknowledged receiving a letter from NAFDAC inviting the spiritual head for an inquiry into its use of miracle and healing items. However, the church claimed that it was given less than 12 hours to respond and had already communicated its position to NAFDAC via official correspondence.
The church also alleged that the complainant, Mr. Martins Vincent Otse, forged receipts to back his claims against the ministry. These receipts, the church said, were different from the ones typically issued by the church’s accounting office and had discrepancies in dates and details.
The church has written to NAFDAC informing them that the receipts submitted by the complainant are under police investigation. Despite this, NAFDAC has not responded to the church’s letters or provided any feedback on the matter.