A video of Pastor Jerry Eze responding to his investigation for money laundering by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has emerged. The popular cleric opened up about how emotional he felt while under scrutiny. He also shared what he did with the EFCC chairman's name, sparking reactions.
Pastor Jerry Eze Opens Up on Experience with EFCC
Pastor Jerry Eze of Streams of Joy International and convener of the New Season Prophetic Prayers (NSPPD) responded after the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, revealed that the pastor was previously investigated and cleared by the anti-graft body. In a video from his donation launch on Wednesday, April 29, Eze recounted how he cried every morning while driving to conduct his daily NSPPD prayers due to the investigation.
The EFCC chairman disclosed that the commission probed Eze for six months on money laundering suspicions. However, Olukoyede noted that the pastor was found to have committed no crime and was let off the hook. Reacting, Eze revealed he was under significant pressure during the investigation. He also recalled putting Olukoyede's name on the altar for prayers.
Eze said: “I wake up and while I’m driving to NSPPD in the morning, I’m saying you did me wrong, I’m crying and saying Jesus, I prayed for you, I put your name (Olukoyede) on the altar. The interesting thing is that when he came and he said we looked through your books and didn't find anything wrong. I am grateful to God.”
Reactions as Pastor Jerry Speaks About EFCC
Netizens shared diverse opinions on the video. Some reactions include:
- williiam77913: “I laugh only in Nigeria fraudstars in pulpit are celebrated while lower yahoo boys are hunted and exploited by EFCC. Bunch of Jester's.”
- cuppydat: “The Bible warned about certain gatherings. You won’t see Jerry Eze in Plateau. But you will see him with city boys. God cannot be mocked.”
- iamnoble_d: “Lmao. Make e swear say e no collect percentage.”
- BeyondTheCV: “Are you putting his name on the altar to alter the investigation or to do what exactly?”
- Mr Lambo: “I understand you inviting the EFCC chairman but it’s not a good look and a bad judgement in my opinion but who am I??”
- MiraculousSound: “I wish they take their time to investigate all these wicked politicians, because if the system is truly working a lot of politicians should not be moving freely. It is obvious the system in Nigeria has failed, what happened to politicians that are spending more than they earn.”
- jacky_mfon: “Eyah he was crying, @RealJerryEze and humility is 5&6.”
In related news, Pastor Jerry Eze was recently at the centre of public discussion following a video capturing his rare meeting with billionaire Tony Elumelu. The video showed Eze exchanging handshakes, hugs, and smiles with Elumelu and other business executives. Eze also hailed Elumelu for his support towards the Jerry Eze Foundation.
