“You Are a Greedy Money Monger and a Liar": Pastor Abel Damina Blasts Korede Komaiya
- Pastor Abel Damina criticised Pastor Korede Komaiya after a video surfaced online showing the Komaiya declaring that he would never follow a poor pastor
- Damina accused Komaiya of promoting greed, materialism and fighting his own poverty while using money collected from poor followers to fund his lifestyle
- The clash ignited heated debates on social media, with Nigerians sharing their views on Komaiya's prosperity preaching and Damina's criticism
- Evangelist Abbass Daniel urged Nigerians to avoid extremes, noting that glorifying poverty or promoting materialism does not reflect a balanced Christian teaching
Pastor Abel Damina, founder of Abel Damina Ministries International, has strongly criticised Pastor Korede Komaiya after a video surfaced online in which Komaiya declared that he would never follow a poor pastor.
In a video circulating on social media, Pastor Damina accused Komaiya of promoting greed and materialism, stating that such teachings go against the true message of Christianity.
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In his response, Damina described Komaiya’s statement as evidence of a mindset still battling poverty, insisting that wealth should not be the measure of spiritual leadership.
He accused Komaiya of misleading followers by equating prosperity with spiritual authority, stressing that godliness with contentment is the foundation of the gospel.
Damina further argued that Komaiya himself had once lived in poverty and was supported by ordinary people, yet he now uses their contributions to dismiss poor pastors.
The confrontation escalated as Damina criticised Komaiya’s use of the book of Proverbs to justify his views.
He explained that Proverbs contains human observations, rather than doctrinal foundations, and pointed out that scripture values integrity above wealth.
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According to him, it is better to be poor and truthful than to mislead congregations with prosperity-driven teachings.
Damina warned that such materialistic preaching disgraces the pulpit and misrepresents the essence of Christianity.
This is not the first time Damina has challenged popular religious positions.
In January 2025, he ignited controversy by stating that smoking and drinking are not sinful acts in Christianity, sparking widespread debate online.
Later in April, he openly disagreed with Pastor David Ibiyeomi of Salvation Ministries, who claimed that Jesus hated poverty. Damina countered that Jesus never condemned the poor but instead associated with them, reinforcing his stance against prosperity-centred doctrines.
Watch Pastor Abel Damina's video below:
A balance is needed – Evangelist Daniel
Evangelist Abbass Daniel, a theologian, reacted to Pastor Korede Komaiya's message.
He stated:
"Pastor Komaiya is wrong for pushing the idea that a pastor’s wealth is proof of spiritual authority, but at the same time, poverty shouldn’t be encouraged or embraced in Christianity.
Christianity was never about measuring a minister or a follower of Christ by their wealth or by struggles. The real issue is balance. Faith must guide people away from greed without keeping them trapped in lack or poverty"
Nigerians react to Pastor Abel Damina's video
Legit.ng compiled the reactions of netizens below:
@Ajieson12 said:
"Christians are supposed to prosper to enable them propagate the gospel. Zech. 1:17. Anyone preaching that Christians should be poor is evil and fake."
@zoeymetax commented:
"Omooo, this one full gbege o. Pastor Abel Damina really came out swinging, calling Pastor Korede Komaiya greedy, manipulative, and all that. Church drama level: maxed out!"
@GlobalGENDARY wrote:
"There's no difference between them. They are all businessmen. The only difference is that one is greedier than the other. BUT they are in the same business field."
@ChukwuSancti reacted:
"I don't know what to say here but if you've been to pastor k.k's Church here in warri you'll go home thinking God doesn't love you and won't bless you as a poor or middle class man. He's always like if you don't give God heaven and earth you don't have you're not his Child."
@Roughdiamond_04 said:
"Nothing concern all this pastors with Godliness and contentment, all the care about is how to brainwash you anc scorned you out of your money."
@dat042architect commented:
"Fake pastors everywhere!!! We are supposed to seek the kingdom of God first, and EVERYTHING shall be added unto us! But these money pastors said no, that is money money money. Nonsensical sé passé ingredients! That man doesn't look to me like one who is called by God."
Damina speaks on offerings and tithes
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Abel Damina sparked controversy with his assertion that church offerings and tithes are not given to God.
His statement, made during a Sunday sermon, directly contradicts the teachings of many Nigerian pastors.
During the sermon, Damina emphasised that church offerings are spent by men rather than being received by God.
He stated that no offering goes to heaven; men spend it every time offerings are paid in this church.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
