Lagos, Nigeria – A former minister of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Mrs. Funke Ashekun, has made explosive allegations against the church’s General Overseer, Dr. Daniel Olukoya, claiming he hypnotized and sexually assaulted multiple women under the guise of spiritual deliverance.
In an exclusive interview with SaharaReporters, Ashekun—who served in MFM for nearly 20 years—detailed disturbing encounters, including an incident where Olukoya allegedly placed his forehead against hers and attempted to hypnotize her in his counseling room.
He Made Me Look Into His Eyes—Then I Felt Hypnotized”
Ashekun, now a U.S.-based social media influencer, recounted visiting Olukoya’s office to submit a report when the pastor suddenly grabbed her.
“Without warning, he pulled me close, pressed his forehead to mine, and said, ‘Look straight into my eyes,’” she said. “The moment I did, I felt something unsettling—like hypnosis. Thank God I didn’t lose consciousness, or I might’ve been another victim.”
After relocating abroad, Ashekun claimed multiple women reached out, sharing similar stories of losing consciousness after similar encounters with Olukoya.
Alleged Sexual Abuse Under “Deliverance” Pretext
Ashekun further accused Olukoya of preying on vulnerable women—single mothers, struggling congregants, and youth members—by claiming they needed “spiritual cleansing.”
“He’d say, ‘There’s a snake in your womb preventing marriage,’ then take them to his private toilet to ‘anoint’ their genitals,” she alleged. “Victims told me he recorded these assaults with hidden cameras and even sent them the clips afterward.”
One whistleblower, Akweji, reportedly admitted on Ashekun’s show that Olukoya forwarded such videos to third parties.
Fear of Retaliation Silences Victims, Media
Ashekun lamented that mainstream media avoids the story due to Olukoya’s litigious reputation. “I’m facing four lawsuits in the U.S. just for speaking out,” she revealed.
MFM’s spokesman, Collins Edomaruse, could not be reached for comment.
Key Takeaways:
– Hypnotism Allegation: Ashekun claims Olukoya forcibly pressed his forehead against hers and attempted to hypnotize her during a private meeting.
– Sexual Abuse Under “Deliverance”: Multiple women reportedly accused Olukoya of assault, with victims alleging he used spiritual rituals to exploit them.
– Secret Recordings: Ashekun says victims received video evidence of the assaults, captured using hidden devices disguised as everyday objects.
– Legal Retaliation: The whistleblower faces multiple lawsuits in the U.S., which she claims are meant to silence her and other accusers.
– No Official Response: MFM’s spokesperson has not yet addressed the allegations.
Why It Matters: If proven true, these accusations could have major repercussions for one of Nigeria’s most prominent Pentecostal leaders. The case also highlights the challenges whistleblowers face when exposing abuse in religious institutions.
Source: SaharaReporters.com
