ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has launched an investigation into a self-acclaimed prophet, Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya, popularly known as Prophet Sunday Koboko, over allegations that he defrauded members of his ministry of N70.39 million.
The anti-graft agency disclosed the development in a statement posted on its official X handle on Wednesday, stating that operatives of its Enugu Zonal Directorate are currently probing multiple allegations against the cleric.
According to the EFCC, Ajuluchukwucheya allegedly obtained money from members of his congregation through various schemes, including promises of spiritual interventions and investment opportunities.
One of the petitioners, identified as Okey Uwakwe, alleged that the suspect collected N6.23 million from him for spiritual works intended to persuade his brother, who had lived abroad since 1997, to return to Nigeria.
Uwakwe further alleged that he paid another N3.25 million to the cleric to carry out spiritual works aimed at helping his childless sister-in-law conceive after more than 15 years without a child.
The commission stated that the petitioner also claimed the cleric announced to members of his ministry that he had won N33 billion in a lottery and encouraged them to contribute money with assurances that they would receive dividends from the purported winnings.
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According to the EFCC, Uwakwe contributed an additional N3.35 million to the alleged scheme and paid another N500,000 towards a rice-processing business that the suspect reportedly claimed was worth N1 billion.
The petitioner said he paid a total of N13.33 million to the suspect but received no benefit from any of the promised ventures or spiritual interventions.
The EFCC added that as investigations progressed, several other members of the ministry came forward with similar complaints.
According to the commission, some of the complainants alleged that the suspect sold items described as “holy ghost thunder,” “miracle stickers,” and “spiritual dragons,” claiming they would bring prosperity and solve personal challenges.
Quoting one of the alleged victims, the EFCC stated: “He asked me to do what they tagged holy ghost thunder, believing it was going to solve my problems. I bought it and after all the payments, nothing happened and my problems still persisted.”
The commission disclosed that the total amount allegedly collected from members of the ministry stands at N70.39 million.
The EFCC said investigations are ongoing and assured that the suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of its probe.