Home Fact File 5 Nigerian Kings Who Were Once Pastors
Fact File

5 Nigerian Kings Who Were Once Pastors

Share
Nigerian Kings Who Were Once Pastors
Share

Some Nigerian monarchs were initially ordained as pastors in their respective churches before they assumed the thrones of their forefathers.

According to checks, below are five Nigerian kings who were once pastors:

1. Pastor Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle5 Nigeria Kings Who Were Once Pastors

Pastor Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Lagos emerged in 2012 as the new Olu of Ilaro and supreme ruler of Ogun state’s Yewa-Awori area.

2. Pastor Gabriel Ayodele Adejuwon: 5 Nigeria Kings Who Were Once Pastors

In 2017, Oba Gabriel Ayodele Adejuwon was anointed king of Isan-Ekiti (the hometown of Governor Kayode Fayemi). He was a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and a public servant before coming to the throne.

3. Pastor Matthew Jegede

5 Nigeria Kings Who Were Once Pastors | Daily Report Nigeria

Oba Matthew Durojaye Jegede, pastor of Deeper Life Bible Church, was anointed as the first Alahan of Ahan Ayegunle Ekiti in the Ekiti East local government area in 2020.

4. Pastor John Elaigwu Odogbo:5 Nigeria Kings Who Were Once Pastors | Daily Report Nigeria

John Elaigwu Odogbo, a Deeper Life Pastor, recently became the paramount ruler-elect of Idomaland.

He polled 19 votes at the end of the voting by the kingmakers to defeat three others, identified as Andrew Idakwu, John Bamaiyi, and Sunday Echono, for the stool.

The 52-year-old was, on Thursday, December 30, 2021, presented by the Idoma traditional council as the Och’Idoma-elect to former Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom at the government house in Makurdi.

5. Pastor Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye5 Nigeria Kings Who Were Once Pastors | Daily Report Nigeria

Following the death of the late Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi, in December 2021, the kingmakers in the influential Yoruba town have picked Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Jesus House Washington DC, United States (US) as the new monarch.

In a video posted on social media by the Parish, Olaoye, who addressed members of the church, said it was never his ambition to become the Soun.

He said he never wanted to be a king but God spoke to him about it, and he had no option but to take a step of faith to obey God and watch what He wanted to do.

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, September 2, announced the approval of Pastor Olaoye as the new Soun of Ogbomoso. The new Soun was installed on September 14, 2023.

MORE LISTS

13 Countries Nigerians Can Travel to By Road

Full List of Approved Loan Apps in Nigeria

Mohbad, Saint Obi, and Nigerian Celebrities Who Have Died in 2023

Most Influential Countries in Africa: Nigerian Not in Top 10

Best Loan Apps in Nigeria 2023

Top 10 Strongest Currencies in the World

Osimhen and 7 Other Nigerians With Ballon d’Or Nominations

Moyo Lawal, Tiwa Save, Oxlade, and 8 Nigerian Celebrities With Leaked Sex Tapes

Share

Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Articles
Bayo Ojulari, new NNPCL CEO
Fact File

Bayo Ojulari, Newly Appointed NNPCL CEO Biography: Career, Age, and Key Facts You Need to Know

Bayo Bashiru Ojulari, a business leader with a proven track record became...

Governors removed from their offices at a point in their tenure.
Fact File

Sim Fubara and Other Nigerian Governors Removed From Office, History, Reasons [FULL LIST]

Governor Similaye Fubara joins list of Nigerian governors removed from their office...

Finland and happy people
Fact File

Finland Tops World’s Happiest Country Again, Nigeria 105th

Finland retains its position as it tops the list of Global Happiness...

NAFDAC office complex
Fact File

NAFDAC bans Multi-dose Anti-Malaria Drugs…Approves vaccine, others

NAFDAC bans the registration of Multi-Dose Anti-Malarial (Artemether/Lumefantrine) dry powder for oral...