An Ibadan-based pastor, Kayode Amusan, widely known as Agbala Gabriel, has come under intense public scrutiny following allegations of sexual misconduct and claims that funds donated for medical treatment were mismanaged.
The cleric has built a strong online following in recent years through social media, where he frequently shares videos of himself praying for struggling families and appealing to the public to support people battling serious illnesses. His ministry’s outreach efforts have earned him praise from many Nigerians who viewed him as a religious leader committed to humanitarian work.
However, that reputation is now being questioned as multiple allegations circulate across platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and Instagram. The controversy centres on claims linked to donations raised for a sick woman and accusations that the pastor fathered twins with a former church backup singer.
One of the key issues involves a woman identified as Morenikeji, who was reportedly suffering from a spinal condition and had received public donations intended to fund medical treatment. Questions about how the funds were handled began to emerge after the case resurfaced online.
Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola said in a video that she had previously helped raise funds for the woman’s surgery. According to her account, she later discovered that the patient’s relatives had approached the cleric for additional assistance.
As the debate over the medical donations gained momentum online, further allegations surfaced. A blogger known as Iyalaje Courtroom claimed during a live broadcast that the cleric had mismanaged charity funds and engaged in inappropriate relationships with women within the church.
The blogger alleged that a woman identified as Bolu, who reportedly served as a backup singer in the church, became pregnant for the cleric and later gave birth to twins. She claimed the relationship began when the woman was about 23 years old and that the cleric initially denied responsibility for the pregnancy before later accepting it.
The claim was also supported by charity advocate Princess Adeyinka, who said she intervened when the matter first became known. She alleged that the pastor initially denied the pregnancy but eventually acknowledged responsibility and provided accommodation for the woman and her children.
Reacting to the accusations, Amusan denied the claims and described them as attempts to tarnish his reputation. He argued that prominent religious leaders often face similar allegations on social media and insisted the claims against him were false.
The controversy has since sparked heated debate online, with some supporters defending the pastor and pointing to his history of charitable activities, while others have called for greater transparency and accountability regarding the allegations.
