Emmanuel Adetunji Abiodun Akanji Adeonigbagbe was born on Christmas day December 25th, 1951 in the town of Oke-Odan, Ilaro, Ogun State. Before his birth there had been a prophecy which was given to his mother that her first child would be male and an instrument whom God will use powerfully. She was further warned that no herbs or incisions should be used on him.He left the Celestial Church of Christ as a senior Evangelist in 1992. He is a patron of Organization of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), Christian Association of Nigeria, Association of Aladura Churches and Bible Society of Nigeria all in Oyo State. The Lord had been consistently showing him in a vision since 1980, a golden cup which was full of dirt inside and outside. The Lord told him to wash the cup, as he washed the cup, it became dirtier each time he washed it. The Lord told him that if he was not allowed to wash the cup, he should ask for a new golden cup but he continually declined until 1992 when his mouth was opened spiritually to ask for the descent of the new cup. That was when Celica Church of Christ was established. At the inception of the church Prophet Moses Orimolade Tunolase, Founder, Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, Founder ,Christ Apostolic Church and Rev. Samuel Bilewu Oshoffa, Founder, Celestial Church of Christ all of blessed memory appeared to him and they all went round the church auditorium seven times. After going round the church they told him their assignment on earth was complete and they passed the spiritual baton to him.
This interview was conducted in December,2013 and prophet Adeonigbagbe talked about a lot of issues his early childhood,Celica Church of Christ; its mandate,succession and worshippers, White garment churches,Christendom,National issues.I present excerpts of the interview.

1.Sir, can you share with us some of your experiences with your grandmother and mother?
My granny always made sure I paid tithe. She was God fearing, dedicated and zealous to religious activities. My mother used my school fees to help the leader in charge of her church to offset a bill he incurred. The debt would have bought disrepute to the church and she didn’t want that. My mother told me what she wanted to do and I just told her God will provide alternative for me. The prophet prayed for her that her son will become a great man (Ori Apesin).. God has really manifested himself in my life. All I am today is through the Lord’s grace and not by my might or perfection.
2.Sir, can you share with us some visions establishing the foundation of Celica Church of Christ.
I was not the only one shown the visions concerning the church. Different people from both Christendom and the Islamic sect attested to it. I will briefly mention some, Most Senior Bishop (Proffessor) S.A. Bode then the head of prophets/prophetesses forum in Celestial Church of Christ, Yemetu, Ibadan was told by God he had chosen a pastor for himself. He (Bode) thought a new Pastor for the Celestial Church of Christ but he never knew what plan God had in mind. He was in his house one day when a Celestial prophet in spirit came to his house; he told him he was going to be shown the new pastor. He told prophet Bode to get a chalk as they were on the way. On getting to the church then Celestial Church of Christ, Km 7, New Ife Road, Ibadan they did not meet me in the premises. The prophet requested for the chalk, wrote on my office door the spiritual word “EPASTORAL” which means the Pastor and said he (Adeonigbagbe) would know the Spirit of God had visited him. It was this sign that Prophet Bode saw and which the Lord interpreted to him that is the pastor I have chosen, follow him. He later joined us when series of other visions were shown to him to buttress the coming of Celica Church of Christ. This is a man close to 90 years now and who joined the Celestial church in the 60s.The second person I will mention is Most Superior Evangelist Jeremiah Alabi, a shepherd of Celestial Church of Christ at Ojoo,Ibadan. He was sent in 1992 from Port Novo, Benin Republic by the late Prophet Agbaossi. He said they had just finished a 21days fasting and prayers when Papa Agbaossi called him that a new Pastor had been anointed by our Lord Jesus Christ. He told him to go to go to Celestial Church of Christ, Km 7, Ibadan, Nigeria.
According to Prophet Alabi, he said he asked Papa Agbaossi how he would know whom the Lord had chosen. Prophet Agbaossi told him that as soon as you see him the Holy Spirit will show you a sign and reveal him to you. I was in the church premises that day with different prophets; I was not wearing any ceremonial garment which could have distinguished me physically as the Pastor. Immediately he sighted me, he just said you are the chosen one, the pastor of Celica Church of Christ Worldwide. He has come back about five times between 2011 till date as directed by the Holy Spirit to see how the glory of God has manifested itself from 1992.
Lastly, I want to talk about the liberation rock in front of my residence, Celica power house. I moved to the house in 1993 when I bought the land I never even noticed the rock in front of it. A surprising event happened one day a man a, Muslim by religion, came to visit me with a friend of his one day as I was escorting them out of the house the spirit of God took hold of him and he started running round the vicinity of the rock shouting God is great, I am the Almighty God, I have descended my divine power on this rock, it will be a place of prayers where people will be liberated from oppression and the shackles of evil. That was how I later bought the rock and the Lord told me to sanctify it for prayers. The Lord said we should hold liberation night vigils on it every first Monday in a month. To the glory of God; the Lord has been performing his wonders since then till date. This event buttresses the call I had from God these people are alive to verify this claims. I repeat I would have still being a Celestial member if I had no direct call to establish a church from our Lord Jesus Christ. I have always told people words of Gamaliel in Acts 5 vs. 34 -39 “For if their purpose or activity is of human origin,it will fail; but if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men;you will only find yourselves fighting against God”.

3.Sir, Can you explain better those words Papa Oshoffa said to you, Odo Kan, Orisun Kan meaning One River, One Source,?
Moses heard directly from the source, Aaron was not the one who God called directly he was only an assistant to Moses. You can see he almost led the Israelites astray when he moulded a golden calf for them when Moses was on the mountain where the Lord was giving him the Ten Commandments Exodus 32 vs.1-7. Peter, John, Matthew, Paul and the Lord’s disciples also had direct calls. They knew the consequences of their actions and they always taught the early Christians the tenets of God, what the Lord desires from those who worship him. They never failed to subject all decisions to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Our Lord Jesus Christ knew his source, knew where he was coming from, what he came to do and where he was going. That is the foundation of those words.
4. What is the main mission of your ministry,sir?
It is simple, to preach about our Lord Jesus Christ, call people to repentance, show people the way of salvation, heal the broken hearted, released the oppressed, free those in the bondage of the kingdom of Satan, helping people get fulfillment and joy in the Lord and enjoying the blessing of God. My call can be found in Isaiah chapters 60 and 61.Let me quote Isaiah 61 vs. 1” the spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me because the Lord has anointed, me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners”.
5. How has the experiences been in the Lord’s vineyard, sir?
It has been full of challenges it has been no easy task in administering a church. You know the church is the sanctuary of God. The mission of the church is the salvation of souls for Christ, deliverance of the afflicted and oppressed and the reconciliation of people with our Lord Jesus Christ and the church must be run in line with the tenets and doctrines of God.
6. Sir, what are types of miracles have taken place since the inception of the church?
I told you earlier in the first part of the interview that the Lord works his miracles and that healings take place more often. The Lord had been working his miracles and healings since he called me. I will briefly state the miracles and healings the Lord Jesus Christ has performed through me since 1980;
There was a woman named Mrs. Ajongbolo who was over 50 years and she gave birth to a baby girl called Iyanu-oluwa. It was truly a miracle if you know what had transpired. The woman usually has a menstrual cycle flow for close to 15days each month. She was introduced to the church in 1997, she told me her problem and I told her to take water from a well sanctified by the Lord. The water is called Omi Iyanu (Miracle Water).
She also had fibroid according to a test she had carried out in the hospital but the Lord told me there was a baby growing in the midst of the fibroid that was why I told her to take the water. She took it for 9months and she was delivered of a baby girl through a caesarian operation by the grace of God.
There was also a couple that came to me they were childless for many years. I started a process of prayers for them for close to 6 months without any positive change. I asked God what the problem was and Lord revealed that the woman had a secret which she was keeping. I spoke to the woman in confidence and the woman confided that her womb had been damaged and she doesn’t want her husband to know. You can see my dilemma; our work is similar to the work of both a legal and medical practitioner who cannot reveal secrets of their clients. I prayed to God and God said the couple only needed to be consistent in their prayers and do the spiritual works according to the instructions he lays down. The Lord said he will visit them soon. During one of the services in the week, the spirit of the Lord descended on her and she fell into a trance. The Lord told me to ask for whatever I want him to do for her and I pleaded with the Lord to repair and restore her womb. I saw angels descending, they looked like surgeons and they were operating on her with surgical instruments. I was overjoyed and rolled on the floor praising the Lord for his mighty acts. Some hours later the woman came around, she too said she saw some people working surgically on her and she said she felt different physically. To the glory of God, she conceived less than 4months later and gave birth to a beautiful male child.
I also remember the case of a boy called Wasiu who was paralyzed and crooked. The Lord raised him up after spending about 8 weeks in the church. The Lord said he should be brushed with palm fronds three times daily, bath in the river three times daily and that he should be sanctified with incense three times daily. That was how the Lord healed him.
There have been a lot of miracles and healings by our Lord Jesus Christ in this church right from our days in Celestial Church that this auditorium would not have accommodated the number of people that have been healed from affliction, delivered from the clutches of darkness and oppression. All glory goes to our Lord Jesus Christ who is the miracle worker.

7. Sir, why was your son chosen as the successor to the priesthood?
I will start from the origin of his birth. The Lord told me he would send a son to me who will work in the vineyard with me. The Lord also told me he was a gift to my family hence, that I should christen him Samuel Oluwafijimi.
He was also anointed by Papa Oshoffa as a little boy when we were in Celestial Church of Christ. He also moved through the ranks in the Church hierarchy. If the Lord had said I should anoint someone else I would. Moses had two sons but he asked the Lord for his successor and Lord told him Joshua. That is the process in a spiritual church. You must allow God to dictate the tune, pace and direction.
8.Sir, can you tell us about some specific encounters you had with God.
I was taken to heaven in a trance some years back; I had the grace to be taken to the throne of God Almighty. As I was approaching the throne I saw a very radiant light that I couldn’t look at. As I moved closer to the throne, my head was turned backwards but the Lord placed my hand on the throne saying this is the throne of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. It was there I knew no-one could truly see God like Moses was told. You know he was hidden in a cleft while the goodness of the Lord passed by Exodus 33 vs. 18-23.
On a particular day, I think in year 1997, the Lord told me he wanted to assess the men of God in Nigeria to see how they were performing the duties he assigned them. The Lord told me to look carefully as they will be passing by.I was surprised by the appearance of a very prominent pastor. His body was full of maggots. The Lord interpreted what I saw thus that the man of God appear holy on the outside but he was rotten on the inside. I saw different men of God who had affiliation with the occult. The Lord said his judgment will start from his house unless there is total repentance. This vision really saddened me because there I saw that many of those who were supposed to be shepherds of the flock were leading them astray.
If Christendom is not careful people might lose faith in the Lord yet he is still on the throne neither sleeping nor slumbering psalm 121 vs.3-5.The Lord told me secrets will be revealed and judgment will come on men of God who pollute their calls or mix with the occult. The Lord has been repeating this for the past 5 years vengeance is coming on leaders (Religious, traditional, political, judicial and economic) who are in the occult they will be disgraced and will be swept away. Jeremiah 23 vs. 10-12” the land is full of adulterers; the prophets follow an evil course and use their power unjustly; both the prophet and priest are godless; even in my temple I find their wickedness declares the Lord; therefore their paths will become slippery; they will be banished to darkness and there they will fall. I will bring disaster on them in the year they are punished, declares the Lord”.
Judgment will start from the house of the Lord. Woe to shepherds who are caught in the cross fire of the Lord. It is not too late to repent and retrace their step. The church should expose darkness, it should never harbor darkness in its midst. The sword of the Lord is dangling and ready to sweep away all evil doers.
I realized after seeing this vision that our Lord Jesus Christ was the one and only true shepherd of flock.I now realized why the Lord at the inception of Celica Church of Christ said the pastors of our parishes should be addressed as Irijus (Pastor’s representatives). That is why I always say Jesus Christ is the founder and shepherd of Celica Church of Christ, I am only his Iriju.


9. Sir, Some people insinuate that white garment churches worship angels, what is your response to this?
It is not true we worship angels in white garment churches. Angels are God’s divine messengers and they do God’s bidding. He sends them on errands. There are angels for deliverance, protection, blessings, favour, mercy etc. Do not forget angels visited Abraham and brought good news to his wife, Gen 18 vs. 9 -15, an angel pronounced God’s blessing on Jacob Gen 32 vs. 24-28, an angel appeared to Joshua to fight on Israel’s behalf, Joshua 5 vs.13-15, an angel brought good news of the birth of son’s (John the Baptist and Jesus Christ) to both Elizabeth and Mary respectively, Luke 1 vs. 11- 36. We are masters over Angels as Psalm 8 vs.4-8 has revealed. Our Lord Jesus Christ is the one we worship generally in white garment churches and specifically in Celica Church of Christ.
Let me cite two examples, the prayer pattern of Celica Church of Christ is “To God the father, To God the Son, To God the Holy Spirit and that of Celestial Church of Christ is Jehovah, Jesus Christ, Holy Michael. Where in the prayer patterns cited are the angels honoured above God. God is the ultimate. The bible said the anti-Christ is the one who does not acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, 1st John 2 vs.22”Who is the liar? It is the man who denies that Jesus is the Christ; such a man is the antichrist-he denies the father and the son”. In all our pamphlets and altars whose picture is there, it is that of our Lord Jesus Christ. What does that tell you? That Jesus Christ is our Lord and Saviour.

10. Sir, some people criticitize your doctrines as not biblical what do you have to say on that?
It is God that sent down the tenets and doctrines of white garment churches generally and Celica Church of Christ specifically. Are you saying bowing down in reverence to our creator is wrong? Have you read Revelation 4 vs. 1-11? What of lighting candles in the altar? Read Revelation 4 vs. 5, Is speaking in tongues wrong, tongues which are not learnt formally but spiritual enabled Acts 2 vs. 4-6, Are you saying the wearing of white garment to church is bad when in Revelation 3:5 and Revelation 7:9, those who were saved were dressed in pure white. Are you also saying the use of incense is wrong, incense is prayer of saints check Rev. 5:8 and Rev. 8:3-4, Are you saying that child naming in the church is wrong when in fact as one who profess to follow our Lord Jesus Christ, Jesus was taken to the temple for dedication on the 8th day Luke 2 vs. 21-22. However, I have always told the church members that our Lord Jesus Christ is the doctrine that we don’t need to justify what we do the Holy spirit teaches and reminds us of all things ,John 14 vs. 26.
I need to say this,it is human beings, whom being who they are in nature, that do not conform with laid down divine instructions from God. There is no problem with the doctrines in white garment churches. It is the people who go against the wishes of God. Human beings are the most difficult to control among all creations of God. There will always be deviants in the society.
11. Why are there still problems in Nigeria despite the growing number of religious organizations in Nigeria?
Religious leaders are part of the problems facing the Nigerian nation and the world in general. As religious leaders you should be able to say the truth without fear or favour to those in power whenever the opportunity arises either in church services, events or any form of gathering where those in power are present. Whenever you have contact with them use the opportunity to tell them God’s mind. Spiritual and religious leaders should act like Peter Paul or Samuel. They can take the approach of Prophet Nathan when he wanted to talk to King David or take the approach of Samuel when he clashed King Saul depending on the circumstances or the instructions of God. Darkness cannot hide in light. Spiritual and religious leaders should be a light for the nation as our Lord Jesus Christ was a light for the world. Our call in the Lord’s vineyard should be paramount above all things.
12. Do you support Christians going into Nigeria’s politics?
I encourage not only Christians but also Muslims who have the fear of God to go into politics. No one is perfect but if you have the fear of God you will not bring unnecessary hardship on the populace. You will seek the wisdom and direction of God in piloting the affairs of the nation. King David was not perfect but he ruled with the fear, wisdom and directions of God however I do not think spiritual and religious leaders should join politics. My reason for this is because they have a divine call from God and that is what they should face. Spiritual and religious leaders must not tarnish the call of God in their lives. They must be neutral in politics. They should serve as mediators and arbitrators. They should serve as the spokesman of God and the people in any nation like Samuel,Ezekiel,Jeremiah,Micah etc
They should be the conscience of the nation. People must look up to them as a rallying point of truth in any given situation. My humble self as a spiritual leader who has a divine call from God will never join politics in any form. God has marked out my work for me that is to serve in his sanctuary.
13. Sir, what are your views on agitations for more resource control by the Niger Delta Region?
I am of the view that Nigeria would have witnessed greater development if we were still in regions.Each region would have harnessed their resources, discovered more resources and developed their regions. There would have been productive competition among the regions. The Niger Delta is advocating for more percentage about 50% from the derivation funds. The question is what have they done with the 13% derivation fund that is allocated to them. Let us assume we made 1 billion dollars from crude oil sales, 13% of which goes to the Niger Delta. How has this sum translated into development for the region imagine what 130 million dollars will do for the citizens if used for their benefit. It was even President Obasanjo that increased it from 3% to 13%.
Is it not from the same 13% derivation fund and allocation to the states in the region that some individuals stole billions of naira to stash away in foreign banks? The stolen money if it has even been stashed in Nigerian banks would have even helped the economy because banks will have more capital and greater funds to lend out to Nigerians. They do capital flight with our resources to foreign countries who will in turn lend us our“own” money. The governor of Edo state said at a summit sometime ago that even the 26% that accrued to the state governments have not been judiciously used by them. He said if our states have 26% development Nigeria would be better by 26% than it is presently.
14. What is the way out for the Nigerian nation?
It is so unfortunate Nigeria is in total spiritual darkness. Let the leaders seek the will of God for the nation and I am sure you will see positive changes. We should all turn back to the Lord with all our heart, mind and soul.
Failure to seek the will of God will lead to a spiritual revolution. The Moses that will liberate Nigeria is not yet here, the Joshua that will take Nigeria to the Promised Land is not yet here while the Josiah that will reform Nigeria is still on his way. The Lord will walk through Nigeria. The Lord has been predicting this through me for the past 7 years.

15. What do you cherish most in life?
I like building human Resources. I like people to be empowered. I like to train people to become useful in life, to their society and themselves maybe my training as a teacher has also moulded my character in this regard.
16. How do you feel on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the church?
I feel happy and fulfilled. The Lord has been good and faithful to me. His covenant with me has been kept and our Lord Jesus Christ has never failed me since he called me. There have been challenges though but he has kept his promise. That is why the theme of the harvest is tagged” Harvest of Fulfillment”.
17. What kind of worshippers does the Lord desire in Celica Church of Christ?
Those with a pure heart, whose hands are clean and who denounces the occult, psalm 1 vs.1-4. As part of the tenets and doctrines which God descended for us in Celica Church of Christ we were told not to take hard drinks nor indulge in smoking. The spirit of God which works with the church does not like that likewise the spirit of God does not like anger, envy, jealousy, backbiting, adultery, fornication and all manners of evil intentions. The spirit of God cannot operate in such environment. Celica Church of Christ has no affiliation with the occult. Darkness has no shelter in light.
The spirit of God likes to operate in an environment of light, love, joy, purity and orderliness. Those who refuse to drop the sins in their hands, the Lord will eject from his presence. The Lord desires repentance and holiness.
18. What other words do you have to say?
I must thank my Lord and savior Jesus Christ who has been my guiding light. I also want to thank all who have supported me through the years. They have never waivered in their support for my call. They have been wonderful companions, friends and confidants in the spiritual journey.
19. It has been a pleasure talking with you sir.
It has been a pleasure talking to you too. Stay blessed in Jesus name, Hosanna.

Typical..... The story starts with the importance of tithe, followed by the need to sacrifice all to save face for the church

unmask: Typical..... The story starts with the importance of tithe, followed by the need to sacrifice all to save face for the church

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I don't think you read the full interview.You need to read before making conclusions.Anyway you are entitled to your opinions.

I enjoyed the interview especially when he talked about the role of spiritual leaders in changing society

adavize: I enjoyed the interview especially when he talked about the role of spiritual leaders in changing society

Thank you for the comment.
I think you still need to read the first part of the interview.Interview with the founder of Celica Church of Christ.Stay blessed

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