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EXCLUSIVE: Daughter Of Former NFF Technical Director Accuses MFM General Overseer Olukoya Of Sexual Harassment, Withholding Husband’s Music Works

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October 6, 2025
NEWS
EXCLUSIVE

Yewande Roberts, daughter of Olatunde Disu, former Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has accused the General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr. Daniel Olukoya, of sexual harassment, psychological abuse, and the unlawful withholding of her late husband’s intellectual property for over eight years.

In a detailed account shared with SaharaReporters on Monday, Roberts, who is the widow of the late MFM youth pastor and gospel music minister, Pastor Tope Roberts, appealed to Olukoya to release her husband’s recorded songs and creative materials, which she claimed have been in the church’s custody since his death.

“I was once a Muslim but joined the church at the back of my institution because I felt I needed prayers and counselling due to the spiritual encounters I had from childhood,” she said.

“I decided to meet the General Overseer of MFM for prayers and counselling.”

According to Roberts, after meeting Olukoya, she was asked to work for him as a transcriber.

“He asked me if I was a virgin, and in my heart, I wondered what he wanted to do with that information,” she alleged.

Roberts alleged that the MFM General Overseer subjected her to various forms of physical and emotional abuse under the guise of deliverance.

“He told me I should be coming to his office for prayers. He would slap my womb, insert his hands into my ears, touch my eyes, scrub my forehead, and strangulate my neck many times,” she said.

“I was worried but didn’t know who to tell because I knew people would not believe me.”

She further alleged that Olukoya once hugged her “in a way that made me uncomfortable,” claiming that he “drew my bra from behind as if he wanted to remove it.”

Roberts said her late husband, Tope, was a promising gospel artist who won a church-organised music competition and was subsequently signed to the MFM record label.

However, following his death, she alleged that Olukoya and the church leadership refused to release his recorded songs or provide her with any copies of his videos and burial footage.

“They erased all his music ministrations from their social media pages,” she said.

“Even the burial pictures and videos, which they handled, were never given to me. I have nothing to show my son about his father.”

Roberts also alleged that the church stigmatised her, branding her “Emere” (marine spirit) and accusing her of killing her husband.

“They called me names like ‘Emere Alakisa’ and ‘Emere Alashopinpo,’ saying I ate my husband and drank his blood,” she said. “It broke me. I went through depression and have been undergoing therapy.”

She said that when she uploaded three of her late husband’s personal songs to YouTube to preserve his memory for their son, Olukoya demanded that she take them down.

“The General Overseer called me and said if I didn’t remove the songs, he would stop sponsoring my son’s education,” Roberts alleged.

“I refused and told him I wouldn’t remove them. Since then, they’ve been calling me all sorts of names online.”

Roberts further accused some pastors within MFM of attempting to sexually harass her after her husband’s death.

“One of their music ministers and pastors tried to molest me when I was living in the church house,” she said.

“He told me I looked old and that if he slept with me, I would look better. I reported him to Dr. Olukoya, but nothing was done until I had to move out of the church accommodation.”

She also alleged another incident involving a youth pastor who, under the pretext of helping her secure accommodation, attempted to touch her inappropriately while she slept in his home.

“He sneaked out of his matrimonial room and put his hands under my clothes while I was sleeping,” she recounted. “I jumped up and ran out.”

According to her, the harassment continued even outside the church as her social media accounts were repeatedly taken down.

“They pulled down my Facebook page three times, my Instagram page four times, and even erased everything on my WhatsApp,” she said.

Roberts said that at one point, Olukoya invited her under the pretext of offering financial assistance.

“He told me to write a business proposal, but after I submitted it, I saw the same proposal leaked on one of their bloggers’ pages, claiming I begged him for money,” she said.

“That same day, I had two accidents; one near the MFM street and another on the expressway, but God saved me.”

She added that despite the years that have passed since her husband’s death, the church has continued to hold onto his creative works.

“This is eight years now, and Dr. Olukoya has refused to release my husband’s intellectual property,” she said. “I have moved on with my life, trusting that one day God will fight for me.”

History of Similar Allegations

In a related case, in April, Nigerian social media influencer and YouTuber Mrs Funke Ashekun alleged that Olukoya grabbed her, placed his forehead against hers, and hypnotised her in his counselling room.

In an exclusive interview with SaharaReporters, Ashekun, who spent nearly 20 years in the church and served as a minister, shared her disturbing experiences.

She was actively involved in the church’s visionary work, travelled abroad to train ministers in worship, and led the singles' fellowship known as Padu.

Ashekun recounted an unsettling incident that allegedly occurred when she visited Olukoya’s office, not for deliverance, but to submit an official report about a recent singles' fellowship programme.

Her husband had become a full-time church worker, and she had also been made a full-time worker.

“Without any warning, Olukoya pulled me close and placed his forehead against mine,” she recalled. “He then said, ‘Look straight into my eyes.’

“The moment I did, I felt something very unsettling—almost hypnotic. I couldn’t understand what was happening, but it felt deeply uncomfortable.”

Ashekun admitted that at the time, she did not suspect anything sinister because Olukoya was known for preaching about holiness and deliverance.

She shared that after moving to the U.S., she started receiving messages from several women who said they had gone through the same experience.

“They told me that every time he did this, they would lose consciousness,” she said.

“That was when I realised—it wasn’t just an uncomfortable moment; it was hypnotism. Thank God I didn’t lose consciousness that day. Otherwise, I, too, might have become one of his victims.”

Before leaving Nigeria, Ashekun said she encountered a woman who had been suicidal due to years of alleged sexual abuse by Olukoya.

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In a detailed account shared with SaharaReporters on Monday, Roberts, who is the widow of the late MFM youth pastor and gospel music minister, Pastor Tope Roberts, appealed to Olukoya to release her husband’s recorded songs and creative materials, which she claimed have been in the church’s custody since his death.

Dear Mods, kindly do something about the OP who is a propagandist spreading false news and spamming on Nairaland. Here is a copy of the above story he keeps spamming on.

https://www.nairaland.com/8534206/daughter-former-nff-technical-director

Lies, lies, and more lies!

Before you believe this trash ask yourself why on earth did she go to the man's office? Not once but countless times? Suppose it's true, if she wasn't enjoying it why was she going to his office back to back?

Women love to play the victim the moment what they're benefiting from that man or relationship isn't there anymore. Ask any girl why she left her ex boyfriend and watch her tell you endless stories of how the ex was at fault, meanwhile na she dey cheat o!

Believe what a woman says at your own peril

These are very serious allegations. Only God knows the truth, and may He judge accordingly.

May God Replenish her

Of she has stayed on her husband intellectual property this story will be fine but jumping to all this allegations that can't be proved is something else which made the initial allegation of intellectual property denial questionable

Tunde Disu was the coach of the Flying Eagles team that came second at the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championships in Saudi Arabia. The team beat the Soviet Union in the famous Miracle of Dammam match.

His brother, Tajudeen Disu, also played for Nigeria.

tunwumi:
Of she has stayed on her husband intellectual property this story will be fine but jumping to all this allegations that can't be proved is something else which made the initial allegation of intellectual property denial questionable

Mist sexual harassment can't be proven because at that point obviously the woman isn't recording. I say this as a woman who has experienced this.

And too many people have been complaining about this particular G.O.

I don't worship any man, only God.

OneCandleAway:
Mist sexual harassment can't be proven because at that point obviously the woman isn't recording. I say this as a woman who has experienced this.

And too many people have been complaining about this particular G.O.

I don't worship any man, only God.

The number of allegations doesn't hold any fact but proven cases with verifiable evidence. If people are punished for just allegations you also will have been a victim of one

G0odharddick:
Lies, lies, and more lies!

Before you believe this trash ask yourself why on earth did she go to the man's office? Not once but countless times? Suppose it's true, if she wasn't enjoying it why was she going to his office back to back?

Women love to play the victim the moment what they're benefiting from that man or relationship isn't there anymore. Ask any girl why she left her ex boyfriend and watch her tell you endless stories of how the ex was at fault, meanwhile na she dey cheat o!

Believe what a woman says at your own peril

this is the reason why other women in similar situations are scared to come out.

ruggedtimi:
this is the reason why other women in similar situations are scared to come out.

I repeat lies lies and more lies

Who cares about them coming out? Are they coming to share money here or what?

We don't deal with emotions here dude we deal with logic

kingthreat:
Dear Mods, kindly do something about the OP who is a propagandist spreading false news and spamming on Nairaland. Here is a copy of the above story he keeps spamming on.

https://www.nairaland.com/8534206/daughter-former-nff-technical-director

What is your problem, did the OP touch a nerve?

These are becoming too many. When things go like this it means there is iota of truth in it. If one looks deeply into all these cases , one will find olukoya culpable. They can not all be telling lies on olukoya.

OLAADEGBU:
What is your problem, did the OP touch a nerve?

OP...lol. I have been observing you. All the anti-Olukoya posts shared on this forum are made by you. So the question here is what did the man do to you for you to despise him so much. Anyways, that ministrry is very strong. Attended one of their conventions awhile ago and I will proudly say that you may have to do more than posting on Nairaland praying that the mods will take your lies to the frontpage.
Anyways tell us, what did Olukoya did to you?
And if you have any proof of his harassment, kindly share. Not the one of some lady lying on a red rug exposing her veee claiming someone harassed her in church. Proof please thank you.

G0odharddick:
Lies, lies, and more lies!

Before you believe this trash ask yourself why on earth did she go to the man's office? Not once but countless times? Suppose it's true, if she wasn't enjoying it why was she going to his office back to back?

Women love to play the victim the moment what they're benefiting from that man or relationship isn't there anymore. Ask any girl why she left her ex boyfriend and watch her tell you endless stories of how the ex was at fault, meanwhile na she dey cheat o!

Believe what a woman says at your own peril

Shouting lies does not change if news is true or false. As a Christian, what ought to be called is a thorough investigation of these allegations. This will even help save the men's souls if they arw true.

Putting a blanket of "they are lies" without proper investigation harms the men accused if they are indeed true.

Most times, it is very difficult to prove cases of sexual harassment.

Christianity is known for the truth.

Elusive001:
Shouting lies does not change if news is true or false. As a Christian, what ought to be called is a thorough investigation of these allegations. This will even help save the men's souls if they arw true.

Putting a blanket of "they are lies" without proper investigation harms the men accused if they are indeed true.

Most times, it is very difficult to prove cases of sexual harassment.

Christianity is known for the truth.

True you are right but the accusers should also do due diligence by dropping unfabricated evidence. What kind of cock and bull story is it that the General Overseer hugged you and drew your bra from behind? Even the stories are disjointed. Do you know that if you want to see some men of God these days, their offices are always opened and they make sure there is a third party during the consultation because of cases like these.

On the issue of the husband's song's the church produced the song. Whoever produces a song, music video or movie has total rights to it. Trying to make sentiments out of it to make the church look bad is total bullcrap. Why didn't she produce the songs for her husband?

Na you carry your legs waka go him business centre

kingthreat:
True you are right but the accusers should also do due diligence by dropping unfabricated evidence. What kind of cock and bull story is it that the General Overseer hugged you and drew your bra from behind? Even the stories are disjointed. Do you know that if you want to see some men of God these days, their offices are always opened and they make sure there is a third party during the consultation because of cases like these.

On the issue of the husband's song's the church produced the song. Whoever produces a song, music video or movie has total rights to it. Trying to make sentiments out of it to make the church look bad is total bullcrap. Why didn't she produce the songs for her husband?

Why not call for independent reliable investigation. Christians do not bully people to submission. Matters are investigated in Christianity. Aspersions are not cast, but allegations are duly investigated.

What's your proof that the said acts did not happen?

Where were you when some pastors in Winners swindled the mission? Have we not heard of some pastor doing the otherwise? The title, pastor, does not bestow sinlessness. It does not translate to it. Rather it is the conformation to the image and likeness of CHRIST JESUS that brings about that and it does not depend on ones position.

I can never pass judgement on the woman or the man in question until all the facts are heard.

Shouting lies (assuming the allegations are true) will never make the culprits innocent before GOD Almighty. It can only make them feel good before mere mortal men, but never before the unseen eyes.

naptu2:
Tunde Disu was the coach of the Flying Eagles team that came second at the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championships in Saudi Arabia. The team beat the Soviet Union in the famous Miracle of Dammam match.

His brother, Tajudeen Disu, also played for Nigeria.

This man, how are the grandchildren? I hope you are treating them well. If you watched and remember that Miracle match, you should be a grandfather now, if not, visit Pastor Olukoya of MFM for deliverance

OLAADEGBU:
In a detailed account shared with SaharaReporters on Monday, Roberts, who is the widow of the late MFM youth pastor and gospel music minister, Pastor Tope Roberts, appealed to Olukoya to release her husband’s recorded songs and creative materials, which she claimed have been in the church’s custody since his death.

Welcome back from your long Holiday without mentioning Olukoya. I felt for you that you may not really get money to pay your bill again. You put Ashekun aside and start with nother person that you think is popular. The more you spoil the man of God, the more he excels. Sowore wants you to promote this one again, right? It always end up in futility

Elusive001:
Why not call for independent reliable investigation. Christians do not bully people to submission. Matters are investigated in Christianity. Aspersions are not cast, but allegations are duly investigated.

What's your proof that the said acts did not happen?

I have been in a situation where I was falsely accused and since then I take every accusation with a pinch of salt.
If the church now chooses to go the legal way with proof to defend itself and initiate consequences for slander, you will use the same phrase of "bullying people to submission". Like Ibiyelomie was accused when he dealt with Kemi or that Igbo Blogger who went to jail for defaming Ebuka Obi.
But I like the way the church is doing by ignoring. It gives less relevance to the accusers. If there's viable evidence, the police can come in. Or wasn't one pastor Daniels jailed for rape in 2023, I hope this was not a false accusation though because the guy stepped on toes politically.
You can initiate a due investigation though. If you bring out proof, I will believe you. I trust only God.

kingthreat:
I have been in a situation where I was falsely accused and since then I take every accusation with a pinch of salt.
If the church now chooses to go the legal way with proof to defend itself and initiate consequences for slander, you will use the same phrase of "bullying people to submission". Like Ibiyelomie was accused when he dealt with Kemi or that Igbo Blogger who went to jail for defaming Ebuka Obi.
But I like the way the church is doing by ignoring. It gives less relevance to the accusers. If there's viable evidence, the police can come in. Or wasn't one pastor Daniels jailed for rape in 2023, I hope this was not a false accusation though because the guy stepped on toes politically.
You can initiate a due investigation though. If you bring out proof, I will believe you. I trust only God.

So all pastor are imitators of CHRIST JESUS. All accusations against them are all false.
Bros no issues.

So because you were falsely accused, every accusations must be treated as false?

Referencing Ibiyiome's action against Kemi is very un-christlike. Do you know how many times falsely accusations were brought against CHRIST JESUS? How did He handle them? Like Ibiyiome? Help me with the Bible portion that supports the action taken by Ibiyiome.
There is no sentiment in GOD'S ways bros.

Elusive001:
So all pastor are imitators of CHRIST JESUS. All accusations against them are all false.
Bros no issues.

There is no sentiment in GOD'S ways bros.

Go back to my comment you quoted.
This time around, read slowly and carefully so you can actually get the message.
Then comment appropriately or just move on.

kingthreat:
Go back to my comment you quoted.
This time around, read slowly and carefully so you can actually get the message.
Then comment appropriately or just move on.

So because you were falsely accused, every accusations must be treated as false?

Referencing Ibiyiome's action against Kemi is very un-christlike. Do you know how many times falsely accusations were brought against CHRIST JESUS? How did He handle them? Like Ibiyiome? Help me with the Bible portion that supports the action taken by Ibiyiome.

Bros the arm of flesh can never ever follow CHRIST JESUS, never.

Elusive001:
So because you were falsely accused, every accusations must be treated as false?

Referencing Ibiyiome's action against Kemi is very un-christlike. Do you know how many times falsely accusations were brought against CHRIST JESUS? How did He handle them? Like Ibiyiome? Help me with the Bible portion that supports the action taken by Ibiyiome.

Bros the arm of flesh can never ever follow CHRIST JESUS, never.

Your perspective and mine are totally different and it is futile to make you even tilt a little for fairness. Believe what you want to believe.

kingthreat:
I have been in a situation where I was falsely accused and since then I take every accusation with a pinch of salt.
If the church now chooses to go the legal way with proof to defend itself and initiate consequences for slander, you will use the same phrase of "bullying people to submission". Like Ibiyelomie was accused when he dealt with Kemi or that Igbo Blogger who went to jail for defaming Ebuka Obi.
But I like the way the church is doing by ignoring. It gives less relevance to the accusers. If there's viable evidence, the police can come in. Or wasn't one pastor Daniels jailed for rape in 2023, I hope this was not a false accusation though because the guy stepped on toes politically.
You can initiate a due investigation though. If you bring out proof, I will believe you. I trust only God.

Deuteronomy 13:14 HCSB
[14] you are to inquire, investigate, and interrogate thoroughly. If the report turns out to be true that this detestable thing has happened among you,

https://bible.com/bible/72/deu.13.14.HCSB


Would JESUS CHRIST imprison those who spoke against Him? What actions did he take when he was lied against?

Bros, whatever the flesh does never has GOD'S approval.

kingthreat:
Your perspective and mine are totally different and it is futile to make you even tilt a little for fairness. Believe what you want to believe.

It's not about perspective bros. It is about what CHRIST JESUS would do if He was the one accused? Will he lock up the person? Will he take the person to court? Bros, if we claim to be His followers, then we must be like Him.

The proper thing is thorough investigations.

EXCLUSIVE: Leaked Audio Exposes MFM Overseer Olukoya Pressuring Pastor To Make Wife Deny Supporting Alleged Church Abuse Victim
October 9, 2025
NEWS

A leaked phone conversation has surfaced, featuring the General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr. Daniel Olukoya.

In the recording, the cleric pressured one of his pastors in Atlanta, USA, to compel his wife, Mrs. Tolulope Onakpoya, to publicly deny giving financial or food assistance to an alleged church assault victim, Yewande Roberts.

According to the leaked audio, Mrs. Onakpoya had previously supported Yewande during a difficult period when both families lived in the same compound in Nigeria as MFM ministers.

Yewande, whose story of alleged church abuse following the death of her husband, Pastor Tope Roberts, has drawn national attention, had publicly acknowledged Mrs. Onakpoya’s kindness and generosity during her ordeal.

However, in the conversation, Pastor Olukoya is heard instructing Pastor Onakpoya to interrogate his wife about her relationship with Yewande and to “find out if she ever sent money” to her.

“Go and ask her and get back to me, that’s all,” the voice said. “Because the girl said it online that your wife is sending money to her. Go and find out whether she has ever sent money to that girl.”

Sounding uneasy, the Atlanta-based pastor repeatedly denied his wife’s involvement, claiming she “doesn’t have money” and “drives a church bus.”

“No, my wife doesn’t have money now, Daddy. Maybe a long time ago, but I’m not sure they have. Even she has not discussed anything about Yewande,” he said in the recording.

Sources close to Yewande told SaharaReporters that the call occurred shortly after she publicly expressed gratitude to Mrs. Onakpoya for her assistance during her most trying times. They alleged that Pastor Olukoya became uncomfortable with Yewande’s testimony and instructed the couple to release a video discrediting her claims.

“They refused to do the debunking video as Olukoya requested because they have the fear of God. That is highly commendable considering the consequences with Olukoya,” one source said.

LISTEN: Leaked Audio Exposes MFM Overseer, Daniel Olukoya Pressuring Pastor To Make Wife Deny Supporting Alleged Church Abuse Victim

Yewande Roberts, now an outspoken advocate against church abuse, has consistently accused MFM leadership of intimidation and attempts to silence her since she went public with her experiences.

SaharaReporters earlier published Yewande’s detailed account of alleged sexual harassment, psychological abuse, and the unlawful withholding of her late husband’s intellectual property by the MFM General Overseer.

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EXCLUSIVE: Daughter Of Former NFF Technical Director Accuses MFM General Overseer Olukoya Of Sexual Harassment, Withholding Husband’s Music Works
Oct 06, 2025

Roberts, daughter of former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Director, Olatunde Disu, said she joined MFM while in school seeking spiritual guidance, but was instead subjected to disturbing experiences.

“He asked me if I was a virgin, and in my heart, I wondered what he wanted to do with that information,” she alleged.

She alleged that Olukoya routinely subjected her to invasive “deliverance sessions,” describing physical and emotional abuse.

“He told me to come to his office for prayers. He would slap my womb, insert his hands into my ears, touch my eyes, scrub my forehead, and strangulate my neck many times,” Yewande said.

She alleged that the cleric once hugged her inappropriately, adding that he “drew my bra from behind as if he wanted to remove it.”

Roberts’ late husband, Pastor Tope Roberts, was a promising gospel artist who won an MFM-organised music competition and was signed to the church’s record label.

Following his death, she alleged that Olukoya and MFM leadership seized his recorded songs, videos, and other creative materials, erasing all traces of his ministry from MFM’s platforms.

“They erased all his music ministrations from their social media pages,” she said. “Even the burial pictures and videos, which they handled, were never given to me. I have nothing to show my son about his father.”

She further alleged that when she uploaded three of her husband’s songs to YouTube, Olukoya personally called her and demanded that she remove them.

“He told me that if I didn’t remove the songs, he would stop sponsoring my son’s education,” Yewande alleged.

When she refused, she said the church began an online smear campaign against her.

Roberts also said she was branded a witch and accused of killing her husband.

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“They called me names like ‘Emere Alakisa’ and ‘Emere Alashopinpo’, saying I ate my husband and drank his blood,” she recounted. “It broke me. I went into depression and have been undergoing therapy.”

She said harassment continued even after she left the church, with her social media accounts repeatedly hacked and deleted.

“They pulled down my Facebook page three times, my Instagram page four times, and even erased everything on my WhatsApp,” she said.

Roberts also recounted incidents of sexual harassment by other MFM pastors, including one who tried to molest her in a church residence and another who groped her under the pretext of helping her find accommodation.

“I reported him to Dr. Olukoya, but nothing was done until I had to move out of the church accommodation,” she said.

Despite years of alleged persecution, Roberts said she has refused to be silenced.

“This is eight years now, and Dr. Olukoya has refused to release my husband’s intellectual property,” she said. “I have moved on with my life, trusting that one day, God will fight for me.”

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According to the leaked audio, Mrs. Onakpoya had previously supported Yewande during a difficult period when both families lived in the same compound in Nigeria as MFM ministers.

OLAADEGBU:
According to the leaked audio, Mrs. Onakpoya had previously supported Yewande during a difficult period when both families lived in the same compound in Nigeria as MFM ministers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcaihHCRdbk?si=24zCXgGAhQSsfUzM

False accusations here. Not true at all