Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin | |
Birth Date: | df=y 15 February 1971 |
Birth Place: | Burutu, Delta State, Nigeria |
Occupation: | Televangelist minister, philanthropist |
Years Active: | 2010 - present |
Organization: | Christ MercyLand Deliverance Ministry (CMDM) |
Spouse: | Anthonia Fufeyin |
Children: | 5 |
Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin (born 15 February 1971, Burutu, Delta State, Nigeria) is the founder and head prophet of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry (CMDM), Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria.[1] He founded the church on 3 April 2010.
Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin was born in Burutu, Delta State, Nigeria on 15 February 1971.[2] He had his primary school education at Zuokumor Primary School in Burutu L.G.A of Delta State between 1981 and 1986.[3] His secondary education was at Gbesa Grammar School Ojobo, between 1986 and 1992.[4]
He is married to Anthonia Fufeyin and they have five children. He was born in a polygamous home and is the 22 child out of the 36 children sired by his father, late Livingson Stevenson Toboukeyei Fufeyin. His mother's name is Asetu Fufeyin.[5]
Fufeyin has been criticized for his loud acts of charity, very public and showy focus on demons and "deliverance" in his ministry today.[6] During the COVID-19 pandemic, he donated about N300million to staff, members of his church and to the Nigerian government. Fufuyin also returned their tithes and offerings, saying that it was time of giving back.[7]
On 1 April 2017, Fufeyin defended Suleman Johnson against his sex scandal, describing him as "innocent."[8]
In April 2022, Fufeyin took Pastor Johnmark Ighosotu to court, alleging character defamation and cyber conspiracies following a confession in Ighosotu's church which contained accusations Fufeyin engaged in fraudulent activities.[9]
On 22 March 2023, his church was destroyed by fire and he claimed the reason for the fire was because of his disobedience to God's instruction.[10]
On 9 January 2024, following the BBC' allegations of physical and sexual abuse, fake miracles, and forced abortions in the Synagogue Church of All Nations under the late leader T.B. Joshua,[11] Fufeyin criticized Joshua's former inner circle for not speaking up in Joshua's defense.[12] He also urged his supporters to speak up in his defense against the allegations levelled against him by his enemies.[13]