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Prophet Taiwo Olaoluwa Ogunleye, popularly referred to as Omo Ajinde, is the pastor-in-charge of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Orisun Iye, Oke Orogun, Ibadan, Oyo State. He speaks with Rita Okonoboh on his experience as a pastor, his recommendations for developing Nigeria and what the CAC must do to unite.

How did your journey into the ministry begin?

My calling was by divine arrangement. According to what my mother told me before she passed on, she used to visit the church for prayers and she made a vow to God that if He gave her a male child, she would dedicate him to the ministry. She already had girls but she wanted a male child. After 30 years, I went back to the church and I saw the prophet and he confirmed the calling and that was how I renewed the covenant with God. I also visited some other prophets. During this time, God usually spoke to me, telling me that my place was in the ministry but I didn’t want to be a pastor because of the challenges and suffering my father faced as a pastor. Although I was involved in ministerial work right from my university days, when I graduated, I tried to get a job for almost seven years, visited mountains for prayers to get a lucrative job but to no avail. After such a long time, and many years of evading the call, God told me that if I refused to heed the call, I would die. So, I decided to accept the call in 1999. Then, I didn’t know where to go. Then, Apostle Joseph Babalola visited me four times in visions to join the CAC in ministry for revival. I was ordained as a pastor of the CAC in 2012. However, my calling is as a prophet.

What challenges did your father face as a pastor that discouraged you from joining the ministry?

I didn’t want to suffer. In fact, sometimes, I had to beg for money to go to school. What I then resolved to do was that I would make money, then come back to the ministry. However, those seven years I spent looking for a job were seven years of suffering.



Who are some of your mentors in the ministry?

Prophet Obadare (of blessed memory), Prophet Michael Olowere, Prophet Gabriel Oyelami, Elder Segun Adegbenro, among others.



What has been the greatest challenge you have faced as a minister?

There have been so many challenges. When you’re known for always speaking the truth, you’ll face many tribulations. However, I will continue to speak the truth. I have encountered hired assassins, accidents and even spiritual attacks. A lot of things have happened to me. Even some fellow ministers of God don’t want to hear the truth. However, one of the greatest challenges I experienced as a pastor was at a church planting programme I was invited for. As the pastor in charge got up to lead the opening hymn, he fell down. It was shocking. I carried him and prayed so hard but nothing could bring him back. That was how he died. That experience was a very bitter one for me. It was supposed to be a time of celebration but it became one of mourning. Earlier that day, between 1:00 a.m. and 2:00a.m., I heard a voice calling me, but because of the environment, I panicked and didn’t listen to what the voice wanted to tell me. I wept bitterly that day and even questioned God. I travelled with the corpse down to Oyo and later took it to Adeoyo. His family members, who were traditionalists, did what the Yorubas call, Oku riro, and I was under much spiritual attack. This was sometime in 2012 and the incident took place in Kwara State. I couldn’t stay at home because of attacks. Even the ministry suffered and at a point, I stopped my popular programme on radio. However, God told me to continue. After a while, I got a message from the traditionalists that they had actually cast a spell on me to kill me within days and they realised that I had to be a real pastor for such spells not to have effect on me. I just thank God for everything. I had another experience in which I was involved in a ghastly motor accident, but God saved me. There has also been the challenge of betrayal from people I trained.



What is your greatest testimony?

That would be that I did not depart from the covenant I made with God and have not derailed from my calling, in spite of so many challenges.



Your yearly crusade is in its tenth year now. Why did you start?

God directed me to do it. The ministry God gave me was on resurrection prayer ministry. I used to wonder about being a pastor and bearing the name Ogunleye. Then, I prayed to God about it, and He said, though that was my father’s name, and my mother named me Taiwo, He would give me the name, Omo Ajinde. And that was how I came about the name, and in fact, it’s a biblical name.



What has God told you about Nigeria?

Nigerians must come back to God. There has been so much bloodshed in the land and God is not happy. There have also been insinuations about plans to Islamise the country but that will not be possible. At that time, God raised Apostle Babalola, born in 1904, for ministry and Chief Obafemi Awolowo, born in 1909, for political restoration. However, when FESTAC 1977 was celebrated, we departed from the Lord and worshipped idols. As such, God wants us to come back to Him in repentance.



What is your take on the current CAC crisis?

According to the message from God, CAC would become one very soon. However, I would tell our leaders to make way for peace. The current problems are a result of the quest for titles. Interestingly, Apostle Babalola didn’t have time for such titles. In fact, he was named apostle after his death. Even the crisis has caused confusion in the doctrines of the CAC. For instance, it is against the practice of the CAC to use talking drums in church but that has changed now as we now have such practice in some CAC churches. There are also CAC churches where women worship without covering their heads and some even wear trousers to church. That is against the CAC teaching. It is also against the CAC teaching to have a general overseer. Jesus is the General Overseer. We need to go back to the original calling.



These days, unlike what obtained in the past, we hear of pastors involved in all sorts of negative things. What do you think is wrong?

They are not called by God. We have three types of pastors: those genuinely called by God; those who see it as a money-making venture, who called themselves, and then we have those who people just perceive that they would make good pastors and are called by others. If your calling is genuine, you will not go astray. Even when you face challenges, God will come to your rescue.



How would advise on the state of the economy?

Before, they would gather prophets to pray for the country. So, I would advise government to reach out to genuine clerics – they don’t necessarily have to be popular – and ask them to pray for the country. Government should also not be anti-gospel. They should support the work of the ministry through involvement in serious prayers for the country.



Would you want your child to be a pastor too?

If called by God, why not? However, there won’t be inherited calling, such that because I’m a pastor, my child must inherit the ministry. The child must have God’s calling.

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A statement by Multichoice says the endorsement deal was signed recently at the MultiChoice head office in Victoria Island.

Speaking on his partnership with the brand, Odion Ighalo said: “I am happy to be part of the MultiChoice family. Growing up, we couldn’t afford to have DStv in our house, so I used to pay to watch football at viewing centres.

“It is a dream come true and I am looking forward to this new relationship with MultiChoice”.

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Former Nigeria defender Joseph Yobo has been conferred with a chieftaincy title in Ogoniland.

The honour was bestowed on him a day after he was given a grand exit from professional football by a stellar collection of football stars like Samuel Eto’o,Austin Okocha, Sulley Muntari, Stephen Appiah, Lomana Lualua and Laryea Kingston during his testimonial in Port Harcourt.

Yobo was conferred with the title of Mene Aborlo 1 of Ogoniland by King GNK Gininwa, with his wife Adaeze given the Waamene Aborlo 1 of Ogoni land.

"Honored to be conferred the title Mene Aborlo 1 of Ogoniland by my King, HRH GNK Gininwa and people #chiefyobo," he tweeted.

The former Nigeria international defender made his Super Eagles debut against Zambia in a 2002 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on 24 March, 2001 in Chingola, Zambia.

He went on to amass 101 international caps, scoring seven goals in a career that spanned 13 years where he featured at three Fifa World Cups and six Afcon tournaments, leading Nigeria to victory in his last outing in South Africa.

At club level, he turned out for Standard Liège, Marseille, Everton, Fenerbahce and Norwich City between 1998 and 2014.

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THE Nigeria Football Federation has condoled Super Eagles’ forward, Odion Jude Ighalo, over the death of his father, Paul, which incident occurred yesterday

Paul Ighalo reportedly died in the early hours of Monday, only two days after complaining of weakness, according to his son, Jude.

NFF President, Amaju Pinnick on Monday put a call through to the Watford FC of England player to mourn with him and assured the player of the empathy of the NFF and the Nigeria football fraternity.

“I know that no amount of words can console you at this moment. But I want you to know that the NFF and the Nigeria football family are mourning with you at this period. It is always tough to lose a parent. But I want you to be strong at this period and be there for younger members of the family. That is very important.”

Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has lost his father Michael Ighalo in the early hours of Monday morning. Ighalo Snr. was said to have been feeling strange under the weather before he finally gave up the ghost.

This was confirmed by the Watford star, who took to Instagram to post a black blank picture with the caption: ‘R.I.P Daddy’. The 26-year-old Nigerian striker was in action for his club, Watford FC in their FA Cup 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace on Sunday.

This is a big blow to Odion Ighalo‎ having enjoyed a fruitful season with 17 goals in 38 games in all competitions. He was recently named in the provisional list to Rio 2016 Olympics for Dream Team VI.

A delegation of Spanish Premier League board, the La Liga led by its President, Javier Tebas arrived Nigeria early hours of Monday to a warm welcome by representatives of the Nigerian and Spanish governments who separately remarked that the technical partnership initiated by La Liga and the League Management Company (LMC) holds a huge prospect of deepening sporting, cultural and commercial ties between the two nations. 

Tebas and his team were led by the top hierarchy of Nigeria's football governing body including President Amaju Pinnick and LMC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko to the office of Nigeria’s Youth and Sports Minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung and later to the Residence of the Ambassador of Spain to Nigeria, Alfonso Barnuevo Sebastián de Erice. 

The League Management Company (LMC), which organises Nigeria's top football leagues, had previously visited Madrid from February 29 to March 1 to consolidate talks which had begun at the World Leagues Forum meeting in London in 2015. 

The partnership between La Liga and the NPFL will see a boost in commerce in the Nigerian leagues, which will have a positive impact on the welfare of players. 

According to Solomon Dalung, government will work with and support the managers of football in the country for meaningful projects like the international collaboration with Spain.

Laliga President, Javier Tebas was happy with the outcome of the talks: "We are here not only to teach but to share experiences, and we are sure we can also learn from the NPFL."

"Football is not only a commercial issue but also an example of values, especially for youth in any country, and La Liga wants to help develop these values for young Nigerians."

Additionally, Spanish Ambassador Barnuevo while receiving the delegation of LMC and La Liga noted that the partnership will strengthen the already strong cultural and trade links between Spain and Nigeria, stating that “at the moment, Spain is the third biggest buyer of Nigeria’s crude oil”.