By Ohuakanwa Chibuzo
In a startling turn of events, Nigerians are demanding an apology from the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre in Abuja, Paul Enenche, following a public accusation of providing a ‘fake testimony’ to a church member. The incident occurred during a church service on Sunday, igniting a storm of controversy across social media platforms.
The focal point of this controversy is Anyim Veronica Nnenna, a female member of the church, who faced public embarrassment and accusations of dishonesty during a testimony session. A video of the incident quickly went viral, capturing the moment when Nnenna took to the pulpit to share her achievement of graduating with a “Bachelor of Law” degree from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) on Saturday, April 13.
In her testimony, Nnenna proclaimed herself as the first graduate in her family and detailed her journey to obtaining the degree, which she claimed was a BSc in law. However, her testimony was abruptly interrupted by Pastor Enenche, who openly declared her testimony as false, asserting that there is no such degree as a BSc in law and questioning her credibility as a law graduate based on her speech.
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Despite the pastor’s assertions, investigations revealed that NOUN indeed offers a “Bachelor of Law” program. Furthermore, social media users swiftly unearthed evidence from Nnenna’s Facebook page and graduation photos, confirming her enrollment at NOUN and her participation in the convocation ceremony. She was listed as having graduated with an LLB in Law.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for accountability. Social media users, under various handles, have demanded an apology from Pastor Enenche for the public embarrassment inflicted upon Nnenna. While some argue that the pastor’s actions were unjustified and lacked empathy, others defend his stance, citing concerns over the woman’s articulation during her testimony.
Amidst the growing backlash, voices on social media are echoing the need for understanding and compassion, emphasizing the potential impact of stage fright and the intimidating nature of speaking before a large congregation. Calls for an apology from Dunamis International Gospel Centre have intensified, with many insisting that Nnenna deserves recognition and support for her achievement, rather than public scrutiny and disbelief.
As the controversy continues to unfold, Nigerians await a response from Pastor Paul Enenche and Dunamis International Gospel Centre, hoping for a resolution that upholds integrity, compassion, and respect within the religious community.
