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Court declines arrest of Reno Omokri at Pastor Enenche’s request
As lawyers for Reno Omokri, a bestselling author and former Presidential spokesman, we are happy to report that the the remand order by Pastor Paul Enenche against our client, has been vacated by the same court which ordered it . In an Appeal filed at the FCT High Court, with Appeal No. CRA/2/2025 by Osa Director and Co, lawyers to Mr. Omokri it asked for a stay of execution of the remand order granted by the Magistrate court. Consequently, when the matter came up for hearing on 30th January, 2025, the presiding Chief Magistrate, Chief Emmanuel Iyanna ordered the removal of Omokri’s name from the FIR.

However , we must say that it is extremely unchristian and beneath the character of a pastor to secretly instigate a remand order at a lower court, such as a magistrate court, without even putting Mr. Reno Omokri on notice. Mr. Omokri read about the order on a gossip blog.

And it is the strong opinion of our client that what Mr. Enenche is complaining about (that both Pastor Paul and Becky Enenche) are “irresponsible and mercantile pastors” is justified for the following reasons.
According to Omokri ,”the Body of Christ in Nigeria would not tolerate what Pastor Paul Enenche of Dunamis International Gospel Centre did during the #NigerianElections2023 if an Islamic imam with a sizeable congregation had done it. Let us call a spade a spade”.
In the opinion of Mr. Omokri, Pastor Enenche is a highly irresponsible individual for surrendering his pulpit to Peter Obi as a campaigning tool and ferrying him from church to church as he went about proclaiming the Gospel of ‘Church take back your country’.
“If you are a Christian reading this, sit back and ask yourself how you would feel if a Muslim Presidential candidate went to a mosque and said, ‘Muslim Ummah, take back your country!’
Later on, Paul Enenche, standing on the pulpit at Dunamis church told his congregation to call their friends and relatives and “tell them what to vote. Tell them in clean, clear, language. Both the picture, the image, the logo, what to vote. The violent taketh it by force. Clearly”.
Omokri observed that what Pastor Enenche did was not just unethical it goes against the registration restrictions of his church, which is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission for the purpose of spreading the Gospel, not for goal of campaigning for a political party or candidate.
It also goes against the Electoral Act, when you take into account case law that says by virtue of the Theory of Coercive Influence, and the Theory of Psychological Influence, it is an improper use of ecclesiastical authority as a cleric to interfere with people’s choices in an election.
And then on Sunday, January 29, 2023, Pastor Enenche again attacked the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, on the pulpit and said “There are some whose names nobody is sure. Date of birth, nobody is sure. Source of money, nobody is sure. State of health, nobody is sure. Level of sanity and reasoning capacity, nobody is sure. Schools attended, nobody is sure. And yet they are being marketed and advertised to lead the nation to a destination nobody is sure’.
Mr. Enenche’s behaviour is not supported by Scripture. It is also capable of disturbing the peace and creating religious strife in a multiethnic and religiously heterogeneous society like Nigeria, and if he had done what he did in the United States or Great Britain, both his licence to preach and his tax-exempt status would have been revoked.
By virtue of the Companies Income Tax Act, Pastor Paul Enenche’s Dunamis International Gospel Centre enjoys tax exempt status as long as it restricts itself to “ecclesiastical, charitable, or educational activities of a public character”.
By engaging in open and partisan political campaigning while on the pulpit, even to the point of telling people who to vote for, with their photos, Pastor Enenche violated that provision, and the Body of Christ would not tolerate that coming from a major Muslim cleric.
They just had an election in America and South Africa. How many times did Nigerians see the candidates campaigning in churches or mosques?
And then mounting the pulpit to place curses on the winner of the election if he allegedly (according to Pastor Enenche) rigged the election is also not supported by Scripture.
In the words of Omokri, “President Bola Tinubu did not rig the election. He won it according to the Supreme Court. Peter Obi was not cheated. He came a distant third”.
Additionally, his wife, Becky Enenche, displayed a high level of dishonesty and unethical behaviour by stating that “every time you miss your tithes, you go back to square one. The ones you did before becomes (sic) nullified. It is like you pressed a delete button.”
That statement is not supported by Scripture, and it brings the entire body of Christ into disrepute, not only Dunamis. It does so by making Christianity look like a deceitful religion where pastors are only interested in your money.
The irresponsibility of that statement, especially after it went viral, has the capacity to undermine the faith of true believers and prevent the formation of viruses. Lovers of God should speak up when people like Becky Enenche are using the faith to financially manipulate Christians.
For example, on multiple occasions, her husband, Paul Enenche, urged Nigerians to vote for Peter Obi. Due to available records, I know for a fact that Peter Oni does not pay tithes but rather gives offerings as a devoted Catholic.
If what Becky Enenche said about tithes were true, would it not amount to a contradiction and a conflict of faith for her husband to tell his congregation and other Christians to vote for a man who does not tithe?
If a man who does not tithe becomes President, what would happen to Nigeria’s economy? Becky Enenche preached that nothing can prosper under the hand of a believer who does not tithe.
Nigerians should put religious and political sentiments aside. Ask yourself what will happen to Christianity in Nigeria if we allow people like Pastors Paul and Becky Enenche to continue spreading their monetised cash and carry Christianity without Scripturally countering them.
Yeshua (Jesus) never requested for or received tithes. None of His disciples or Paul requested for or received tithes. Why?
Because tithes were an agricultural tax imposed on Jews from the eleven tribes other than the tribe of Levi and meant for the Levitical priests because they were not given a land inheritance when Moses shared out the promised land.
There is no single instance of paying monetary tithes in Scripture.
The only alternative to agricultural produce was alcoholic beverages. We see this in Deuteronomy 14:24-26:
“But if be God and cannot carry your tithe (because the place where the LORD will choose to put his Name is so far away), then exchange your tithe for silver, and take the silver with you and go to the place the LORD your God will choose. Use the silver to buy whatever you like: cattle, sheep, wine or other fermented drink, or anything you wish. Then you and your household shall eat there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice.”
Why did God require the ancient Israelites to pay tithes of their farm produce?
Joshua 13:14 gives the answer.
“But to the tribe of Levi, he gave no inheritance, since the food offerings presented to the LORD, the God of Israel, are their inheritance, as he promised them.”
With the above justifications, our client, Mr. Reno Omokri ready to meet with Enenche in court if he chose to continue with the matter.
This opinion or article was according Reno Omokri’s Counsel [OSA DIRECTOR 7 CO] signed and was lifted from the Facebook of Prince Sunday Adelaja. This does not however represent the opinion or editorial stand of CAPITAL POST and hold no brief for any party to lawsuit.

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Echocho begins three-day training and empowerment of youths in agriculture across Ankpa Federal Constituency [Pictorials]
The training and empowerment of youths in Agriculture in Ankpa Federal Constituency commenced on Wednesday at the conference hall of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees.

The exercise which was facilitated by the Senator representing Kogi East, Distinguished Sen Isah Jibrin (Echocho), would see to the training of youths from Ankpa Federal Constituency .

The programme designed for beneficiaries from Ankpa, Omala and Olamaboro local governments aims to equip youths with essentials agricultural knowledge while providing them with capital and seedlings, facilitated by Sen Isah Jibrin (Echocho).
Declaring the training and empowerment open, Senator Isah who was represented by his Senior Legislative Aid, Alhaji Danlami Garba, called on the youths to be committed to the training in order to be self-employed.
He said, the youths should leverage on peace prevailing in Kogi East to get back to agriculture in order to sustain food security in line with the Federal Government’s agricultural policy, adding that the best form of security for any nation is food security.
According to him, the training of youths was part of his constituency projects targeted at youths because of their strength and passion for self development, stressing that the nation stand to benefit by redirecting their focus to self employment through agriculture, assuring that the training will be extended to other Federal Constituencies in few weeks.
He said: “As you undergo a three-day training, it’s an opportunity for you to delve into agricultural enterprise productively, leveraging on various government agricultural initiatives.
“Of course, Kogi East has rich history of agriculture that ocassioned the famous Afor Gam Gam, Ikanekpo in Ankpa, Bagana, Aja Abejukolo, Anyigba, Ejule, Aja Itobe, Oguma in Bassa and other markets which were highly patronised by people from adjoining States.
“It’s our collective resolve that the district would be returned to the good old days through agriculture, economic and empowerment that ensures that our youths are mobilised to farms in the forthcoming season.

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Anambra guber: Group purchases APC Nomination Form for Ozigbo
Another governorship aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Valentine Ozigbo has obtained the nomination and expression of interest forms to contest the 2025 Anambra gubernatorial elections.

A group, Valiant Movement purchased the N50 million forms on his behalf in the party headquarters in Abuja on Monday.

The Movement described Ozigbo as a leader whose vision, integrity, and deep-rooted connection with the people, embody the true aspirations of Ndi Anambra.
In a statement signed by the leader of the movement, Chief Teddy Ezeike, the reason for purchasing the forms for Ozigbo is to demonstrate its resolve to ensure that transformational leadership is entrenched in Anambra State this year.
According to them, “It is a rallying cry from the streets of Onitsha to the fields of Ayamelum, from the marketplaces of Nnewi to the hills of Aguata—a call for a leader who understands our struggles, shares our dreams, and possesses the competence, character, and compassion to chart a new course for Anambra.
“Valentine is the people’s choice — a rare bridge between the grassroots and the elite, between tradition and innovation, between the Anambra of today and the Anambra of our dreams.
“A multiple-award winning global CEO, one of Nigeria’s most recognisable philantropists, an international sports promoter, and an icon for youth development and excellence, Valentine’s record speaks for itself: a corporate business leader who has demonstrated excellence, a political force who has inspired millions, and a statesman whose commitment to good governance has never wavered.
“Ozigbo is a shining beacon of hope and progress in a time when Anambra yearns for true leadership and our decision to present this form to Valentine Ozigbo is an affirmation that we will no longer accept mediocrity in leadership, that we will not settle for politics as usual, that we will not allow Anambra to be governed by anything less than the best.
“We are making a statement that we deserve more, that Ndi Anambra deserve a leader who listens, understands, and delivers, that the era of empty promises and broken systems must come to an end.
“We call on all members of the All Progressives Party (APC) and lovers of democracy, all believers in progress, and all Ndi Anambra who dream of a state that works for all to rise, unite, and join us in this mission.
“The Valiant Movement has made its choice, and we urge every son and daughter of Anambra to stand with us, to stand with Valentine Ozigbo, and to stand for a future that is bold, visionary, and unstoppable”.

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June 1993 election annulment was ‘Nigerian coup, not Igbo coup’ – Senator Kalu faults IBB’s claims
Former Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu has declared that the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election which wws won by the late business mogul, Moshood Kashimawo Abiola was a Nigerian coup and not an Igbo coup, as former military president Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) recently portrayed.

Speaking to journalists at the National Assembly in Abuja on Tuesday, Kalu said, it was an action carried out by the Military and not Igbo, thereby faulting the narrative in IBB’s book.

“I don’t need IBB’s revelation to know that Igbos were unjustly blamed for what happened. The coup was a Nigerian coup, executed by the military. Some people failed to do their job, and unfortunately, Igbos have had to bear the brunt. That is not fair.”
The former Governor of Abia State criticised the boo,, who he said, it wasn’t detailed in naming g those who were responsible for the annulment, hence, he wanted a second edition of the book with names of those behind the annulment for Nigerians to know.
“I’m waiting for the second edition of IBB’s book because the first one did not fully capture the realities of what happened, especially concerning Professor Humphrey Nwosu, who was unfairly called names after the annulment,” he said.
Despite his criticisms, Kalu reaffirmed his respect for Babangida.
“You all know that Babangida is my master, and I will be visiting him very soon to discuss this matter. Nigerians deserve to know the names of those truly responsible for stopping the election. Not just General Sani Abacha—there were others. I was there, so I know what happened.
“IBB should name them in the second edition of his book so Nigerians can understand the full picture. People think Babangida may have omitted or altered some facts, and the truth needs to be known.”
Kalu also acknowledged that Babangida admitted that Moshood Abiola won the election, emphasizing that this should be officially recognized.
“There is no doubt that Abiola won. I believe his picture should be placed alongside those of past presidents. Even though he wasn’t sworn in, he deserves that honor.
“I appeal to President Bola Tinubu to officially recognize him posthumously and swear him in. That way, his family can receive the rights and recognition given to former presidents’ families. It would be a significant step toward healing the wounds of that period.”
