Pastor WF Kumuyi personally directed Bishop David Oyedepo to use his reserved pulpit during the Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK) in Ota, Ogun State, on Friday, August 29, 2026, a moment captured on video that has since gone viral. The clip shows Kumuyi, general superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, signalling Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church (Winners' Chapel), to proceed to the main pulpit rather than the designated guest stand, sparking widespread online conversation.
Surprise Appearance at Total Transformation Crusade
Oyedepo made a surprise appearance at the GCK edition themed "Total Transformation Through Christ," mounting the pulpit to preach before the congregation. The event drew attention beyond the sermon itself when a short clip from the gathering began circulating online, capturing the interaction between the two prominent evangelical leaders.
In the footage, a protocol officer on stage initially moved to guide Oyedepo towards the guest pulpit, but the Winners' Chapel founder paused and turned back towards Kumuyi. Kumuyi then signalled for Oyedepo to go ahead and use his personal pulpit, a gesture that observers described as extraordinary given how rarely, if ever, Kumuyi allows another minister to occupy that space.
Viral Reactions to Historic Pulpit Gesture
The clip spread quickly across social media, with many viewers saying it captured a moment of deep mutual respect between two of Nigeria's most prominent evangelical figures. The moment stirred strong emotions on Facebook, with several users commenting on the significance of seeing someone else use Kumuyi's pulpit.
Terzungwe Nathaniel Achin wrote: "My first time seeing someone else use Pastor Kumuyi's pulpit. Bishop David Oyedepo at the ongoing GCK in Ota." Pierre Simon commented: "This got me emotional I don't know why ☺️." Sam Kelvin added: "This is my first time seeing someone else use his pulpit. But David Oyedepo isn't the first person though."
Unity Conversations Reignited in Christian Community
The unexpected collaboration between the two revered church leaders has reignited conversations about unity within Nigeria's Christian community, with many describing the evening in Ota as a historic night for the faith. The event also drew attention to Oyedepo's previous remarks on security issues, as Legit.ng earlier reported that Oyedepo recounted how a kidnapped pastor was released instantly after giving his phone number to his abductors.
The cleric stated that if any kidnapper failed to release their victim after contacting him, it would prove he was not "God-sent." He shared a testimony of his "daughter" who escaped captivity after boldly declaring her release time based on her father's authority, according to the earlier report.
