A pastor of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) has broken his silence following a viral video showing him covering worshippers with his robe during prayers.
Pastor Olatunji Oluwaseun of CCC Owo Oluwa Wonder Parish, Ilesha, explained that the act took place during the induction of new ministers, including his son. He described the moment as a spiritual exercise, not misconduct, and clarified that he was fully clothed under the robe.
The cleric appealed to the public and church leaders for forgiveness, noting that the video was shared by the church’s media team without any malicious intent. He emphasised that the prayer session was Spirit‑led, not an attempt to bring shame to the church or its founder.
He said:
“Concerning the video that went viral from a recent activity at my church, I have come to explain what actually happened. I see that it has caused a lot of concern. I didn’t do that from the flesh. What we did that day was an investiture service. That day, I was in the spirit, and everyone who took part in the service was also in the spirit. My own child was among those who participated.
I could have done such a prayer for only my son, but I was led by the Spirit, and that is why I did it for everyone participating in the investiture. I didn’t do it out of promiscuity or to bring disgrace to the Celestial Church of Christ, our founder Oshoffa, or the ministry of pastors around the world.
I use this opportunity to beg everyone who has come across the video to forgive me. It was an act led by the Spirit, and when the Spirit is guiding a person, sometimes it is difficult for the flesh to control the Spirit.
Please forgive me. I didn’t do it to disgrace the church or the calling of God upon my life. To the bloggers sharing the clip as though I did something wrong, I did nothing wrong. Even beneath the large robe I wore, I had four layers of wrappers underneath. It is not clothing someone can wear to engage in such an act, especially someone who fears God.”
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