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Fr. Ugwu specifically called out two well-known Nigerian pastors—Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry (CMDM), and Prophet Chukwuemeka Odumeje, leader of The Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry—accusing them of integrating occult practices into their ministries.

According to the Catholic priest, Prophet Fufeyin’s ministry heavily incorporates practices resembling those of traditional medicine men rather than Christian teachings. He criticized the sale of religious items like water and oil, claiming that over 90% of Fufeyin’s activities are rooted in juju, disguised as divine interventions.

Similarly, Fr. Ugwu condemned Prophet Odumeje’s religious practices, citing a viral incident where Odumeje reportedly poured seven bottles of Goya oil around his new home to ward off evil spirits. The priest argued that such rituals are more aligned with traditional spiritual cleansing than Christian doctrine.

His statements have sparked intense debates within the Christian community, fueling discussions on the intersection of faith and cultural traditions in modern-day worship.