Miracle Water, Soap: Nigerian pastor reacts to NAFDAC’s allegations

Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries Responds to NAFDAC Allegations About Its Miracle Water and Soap

Delta State-based Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries has addressed recent allegations brought forward by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

NAFDAC, in a statement released on Sunday, revealed that it is investigating the ministry’s alleged sale of “miracle” products to the public. PulseNets reported that this investigation was prompted by a petition from concerned citizens questioning the church’s practices.

According to NAFDAC, Christ Mercy Land and its pastor, Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, were purportedly using the agency’s name to mislead the public into believing that their products, such as “miracle” water and soap, were NAFDAC-registered.

Church Denies Allegations

In response, Pastor Jeremiah, through a statement posted on his Facebook page, told PulseNets that Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries operates as a law-abiding institution, adhering strictly to the Nigerian constitution. The church affirmed that its spiritual products form part of their religious practices.

“As a Christian association, we are guided by Sections 39 and 38 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which guarantees all Christians and our Church the Right to freedom of religion without interference whatsoever in this regard,” Pastor Jeremiah emphasized.

The statement continued: “It is sequel to that, as a church we have been operating and guided by the tenets of our faith and biblical injunctions in the Holy Bible. We have been using certain spiritual items in the expression of our religious beliefs.”

Pastor Jeremiah further clarified that he had never used NAFDAC’s name to deceive the public, describing the accusations as “purely unfounded in facts and narratives.”

Origin of the Petition

PulseNets learned that the petition against the church was filed by Martins Otse, also known as Verydarkblackman, who accused the ministry of misleading the public with their “miracle water and soap” products. The church responded by suing Otse at the FCT High Court for various allegations.

Church’s Compliance with NAFDAC

Speaking to PulseNets, the church’s statement confirmed that, in response to NAFDAC’s invitation, the ministry had written to the agency’s Abuja headquarters, explaining its position within a 12-hour notice period. The church’s Head of Administration, Oguluoa Fufeyin, along with Globod Table Water (a contractor associated with the church) and legal representatives, attended a meeting at NAFDAC’s Asaba office on September 2.

The ministry also informed PulseNets that they are currently cooperating with the police investigation concerning allegedly forged receipts. These receipts, the church claims, were falsified by the complainant and used to lodge a complaint at NAFDAC.

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NAFDAC’s Investigation Continues

As NAFDAC’s inquiry deepens, PulseNets reported that the agency has sealed the Globod Table Water factory for its involvement in the production and sale of unregistered “Miracle Water” under a falsified NAFDAC registration number. In a statement signed by NAFDAC’s Director General, Mojisola Adeyeye, it was emphasized that none of the products sold by the ministry were registered.

NAFDAC advised the public to refrain from purchasing the products while it continues its investigation into the church’s activities.