Founder and lead pastor of Harvesters International Church Center (HICC), Pastor Bolaji Idowu, has addressed the real estate fraud allegations during his recent church service.
Idowu, who regained freedom shortly after he was arrested over money laundering and real estate fraud, denied all accusations against him while speaking to his congregation.
According to the Next Level Prayers (NLP) Convener, he acquired no property in Nigeria, not to mention of diverting into the real estate business. He stated that he does not sell or buy properties.
He made it known that the only property he has in Nigeria was the one his late parents left behind for him after their demise. He also revealed that he never received billions in his bank accounts.
In his words, “Just to quickly address, over the last 24 hours there have been a lot of news about me on social media about this and that. I just want to make some facts clear. I heard that I was involved in real estate. So firstly, I do not have any property in Nigeria. The only property I have was the one my late parents bequeathed me.”
“Secondly, I do not sell or buy properties. I am not into that business, and I do not receive billions in my accounts. My account is a public account. You can go and check. I have never received billions in my account.”
In the late hours of yesterday, December 3, Pastor Bolaji Idowu became a center of attention online after he was reportedly arrested in Abuja over money laundering and real estate fraud. The controversy stems from a real estate fraud scheme allegedly involving one of Idowu’s pastors.
Investigations revealed billions of naira linked to the scheme were traced from the church’s account to Idowu’s personal account. Initially, police sources had indicated Idowu would spend the night in custody, but he was released after pressures mounted from powerful individuals, including presidential officials and influential religious leaders.
The video of Bolaji Idowu addressing N1.5bn fraud triggered massive reactions as social media users shared their thoughts. Some reactions are shown below:
abelpter said, “His voice his shaky he sounds guilty. He didn’t tell his members if he was arrested or not.”
sheila.courage said, “A good leader keeps himself accountable to his followers even when he is not held accountable. God bless pastor B.❤️ Grace ! Grace ! Grace! That’s our story 🎊.”
jairoqushpappi said, “Where is his church and who owns the church building ?”
meggie_nj said, “Your Churches no be your property or were they bequeathed to you too?”
jesse_dabeatpro said, “It been war against Christianity,but Jesus never fails 😂🙌🔥.”
orator33 said, “Kindly explain the connection between you and the real estate deal, how did they use your account to receive such funds.”
dahcoochiehub said, “This is my pastor! See ehnn I have a great discerning spirit and when I tell you that this man is truly a good man and a man of God, believe it! Pastor don’t worry yourself, we believe you and may God almighty in heaven see you through this period Amen 🙏🏼 grace grace grace this is my story!!!!!!!!”
Watch the video below: