Pastor Jeremiah Omoto of Christ Mercy Land Ministries denies allegations of using NAFDAC's name to sell miracle water and soap. NAFDAC warned the public about misleading claims and alleged non-cooperation from the church. The pastor asserts that their practices align with Nigerian law and the right to religious expression.
Pastor Jeremiah Omoto of Christ Mercy Land Ministries has denied allegations that his church uses the name of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to sell miracle water and soap. In a statement issued on Sunday, NAFDAC warned the public about the church's products, claiming they are marketed with misleading healing and miracle assertions.
NAFDAC accused the church of failing to cooperate with its investigations, stating that representatives did not attend multiple invitations for questioning. In response, the church's media department defended its practices, asserting compliance with Nigerian laws and emphasizing the right to freedom of religion as outlined in the Constitution.
The church clarified that it does not sell consumable items but uses spiritual products as part of its faith. It stated that upon receiving NAFDAC's invitation, it promptly communicated its position in writing before the given deadline. Additionally, the church alleged that the individual who filed the complaint against them had forged documents to legitimize the complaint, with a police inquiry currently ongoing regarding this matter.
In their statement, the church firmly maintained that Senior Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin has not exploited NAFDAC's name to mislead anyone. They emphasized their right to practice their beliefs freely and noted the presence of genuine miraculous claims associated with their ministry. The church reiterated that the spiritual items provided to members and visitors are not subject to NAFDAC regulations, as they are not consumable products.
