The news of his proposed departure has been greeted with reactions from Nigerians. But in his letter on Saturday, Momodu cited the economic effect of relocating the church from Nigeria.
His letter reads in part, “My dear Prophet, I’m very certain this letter must come to you as a big surprise. But that is the nature of this column.
“It is in the character of Pendulum to swing in the direction least anticipated.
“Today, it has chosen to navigate itself towards you, my dear man of God. “For avoidance of doubt, please, permit me to quickly explain a point so that mischief-makers may not attribute spurious motives to this epistle. “I’m not a member of your congregation. I have never been. You and I have never discussed religion or worship. “I have never approached you for special prayers or miracles. But I have been a great fan of yours nonetheless, for very exceptional reasons. “I shall explain in a jiffy why I admire you warts and all. “No human being is perfect, and I’m sure that includes you, despite being a man of God. I’ve read and heard torrents of good and bad tales about you. “But didn’t I read and hear a deluge of fairy-tales about our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, your overall Master? “It is normal for human beings to concoct true and imaginary tales about newsmakers. You have been a subject and victim of such incredible rumour-mongering over the decades that I have known you. “Some have alleged that you are not a genuine disciple of God. They’ve alleged that you are fetish and use native jazz to heal miracle-seekers. Some have even called your miracles mere optical illusions. “That you are nothing short of a magician but these myriad of detractors have never diminished your popularity globally. “I have written all these examples as my personal testimonial to you. In a country where many try to hide behind one finger, I wish to stand tall and tell the world that you are a good man, even if others think or say otherwise. “I have read that you wish to abandon Nigeria and migrate to Israel.
It will never happen.
You cannot and should not allow your enemies run you out of town. God has been very kind to you. “Just look back and see your journey from way back in Ondo State. What more can God do for any man who has served him loyally and fervently like you have done.
“My dear man of God, I align my voice with those who plead that you remain in Nigeria. I have chosen to do so publicly because I believe it is necessary.”
Published in Daily Post dated May 20, 2017.
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