By Deborah Nnamdi
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into a self-acclaimed prophet, Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya, popularly known as Prophet Sunday Koboko, over allegations that he defrauded members of his ministry of N70.39 million through purported spiritual interventions and investment schemes.
The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a statement shared on its official X account, stating that operatives of its Enugu Zonal Directorate are probing allegations that the cleric collected money from church members under the guise of providing spiritual solutions and offering lucrative business opportunities.
According to the EFCC, the investigation was triggered by multiple petitions from alleged victims, including one Okey Uwakwe, who accused the prophet of obtaining millions of naira through promises of spiritual assistance and investment returns.
Uwakwe alleged that he paid N6.23 million for spiritual intervention intended to persuade his brother, who had lived abroad since 1997, to return to Nigeria. He further claimed to have paid N3.25 million for prayers aimed at helping his sister-in-law conceive after more than 15 years of childlessness.
The petitioner also alleged that the suspect informed members of his ministry that he had won N33 billion in a lottery and encouraged them to contribute funds with assurances that they would benefit financially from the purported winnings.
According to the EFCC, Uwakwe invested an additional N3.35 million in the alleged scheme and paid another N500,000 towards a rice-processing venture reportedly valued at N1 billion.
In total, Uwakwe claimed to have paid N13.33 million without receiving any of the promised benefits.
The commission said several other members of the ministry later submitted similar complaints, alleging a pattern of deception and exploitation.
Some complainants further alleged that the prophet sold items described as “holy ghost thunder,” “miracle stickers,” and “spiritual dragons,” claiming they could solve personal and financial problems.
The EFCC quoted one victim as saying he was persuaded to purchase “holy ghost thunder” with assurances that it would transform his circumstances, but experienced no change after making the payment.
The agency said preliminary investigations indicate that the total amount allegedly obtained from victims stands at N70.39 million.
The EFCC added that investigations are ongoing and that the suspect will be charged in court upon the conclusion of the probe.
