In a startling revelation, Love Ogah, daughter of prominent Nigerian cleric Bishop David Oyedepo, has disclosed a previously unknown assassination attempt against her father during her teenage years. The chilling incident reportedly occurred when armed assailants invaded their family home with explicit intent to kill the Living Faith Church Worldwide founder.
Ogah, recalling the traumatic event during a recent sermon, described how the hitmen systematically combed through their residence after boldly announcing their murderous mission. “They searched every room for hours but couldn’t locate him,” she recounted, noting the family’s stunned silence as they witnessed the unfolding drama.
The account took a supernatural turn when Bishop Oyedepo allegedly emerged unharmed after the assailants departed, claiming he had remained physically present throughout the ordeal but was divinely concealed from their sight. “My father said he saw them the entire time, yet they couldn’t perceive him,” Ogah testified, describing the experience as resembling “a film trick.”
This revelation offers rare insight into the security challenges faced by Nigeria’s prominent religious figures, though Ogah didn’t specify the exact date or potential motives behind the attempted attack. The Living Faith Church, with its global network of branches and educational institutions, has grown exponentially since its 1983 founding, with Bishop Oyedepo remaining one of Africa’s most influential Christian leaders.
The testimony has sparked widespread reactions among church members, with many interpreting the account as evidence of divine protection over the clergyman’s life. No official statement has been released by the Oyedepo family regarding potential police reports or investigations into the historical incident.
