Tinubu’s Wife's Unexpected Gift to Pastor Kumuyi Draws Attention From Netizens: “It Is Finished”
- A viral moment from the Global Crusade with Pastor Kumuyi in Abuja has sparked widespread reactions
- This was after a symbolic presentation on behalf of President Bola Tinubu's wife was made at the event
- The gesture was accompanied by a heartfelt message praising the cleric’s ministry and its impact on Nigeria
- A social analyst weighed in on why symbolic acts involving political and religious leaders often attract intense public debate
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A viral video from the Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK) in Abuja has captured widespread attention after First Lady Remi Tinubu presented a symbolic gift to Pastor W.F. Kumuyi.
The footage showed the representing the president's wife at the event presenting a giant Bible to the general overseer.
Source: Instagram
In the clip, the representative of the First Lady explained the significance of the gesture, quoting her words:
“And the first lady said to me, silver and gold she does not have, but she has the word of God that Papa is preaching to us. The first lady said, Mr President, I should present to Papa.”
The presentation was accompanied by a heartfelt message of praise and recognition for Pastor Kumuyi’s ministry and its impact on Nigeria. The speaker exalted God’s glory, saying:
“Today we give immortal praise to the King of Kings, the Lord of Lord, the I am that I am… The shekinah of our glory, our hope, our joy, our resurrection, our yesterday, our today, and our tomorrow, and forever and ever.”
The gathering also acknowledged former Head of State Yakubu Gowon, who was present, and commended Pastor Kumuyi as “the John Wesley of our generation.”
The representative emphasised the respect and recognition the Tinubu family holds for Kumuyi’s ministry, noting:
“Mr President celebrates you, sir. The first lady celebrates you, and all Nigeria celebrates you… His coming has brought peace to Abuja, peace to Nigeria.”
See the video below:
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi ruled out handing over the leadership of the church to any of his children.
In a video circulating online, the cleric, who recently marked his 85th birthday, while speaking to his congregants, addressed speculations about his church's next leader.
He emphasised that the ministry was not a family enterprise but belonged to Jesus Christ.
The popular clergyman also cited Biblical references, noting that neither Peter, Paul, nor John handed over the early church to children or family.
Kumuyi stressed that succession must follow the will of God, not human arrangements.
Recall that in 2025, Pastor Kumuyi reacted to a sermon preached during a Bible study by a young person in the church.
According to the respected man of God, the preacher in reference had said, 'There is no leadership without a successor.'
Source: Twitter
The said preacher had appeared to subtly call for his retirement, a move Pastor Kumuyi said was "too much" since only God can choose his successor.
"People expect more from religious leaders": Badassirudeen Submittulahi, social analyst
In a chat with Badassirudeen Submittulahi ibn Abu, a social analyst, he weighed in on why symbolic acts involving political and religious leaders often attract intense public debate
“Because it's often seen as cynicism. Religious leaders are always courted by politicians and vice versa. People want to see religious leaders as being above the shenanigans of politicians. All too often they get disappointed. It's particularly irksome for the populace if the leadership is highly unpopular. As things stand any public figure outside the govt will be fiercely criticised if people see them hobnobbing with their "oppressors."
Nigerians react to Tinubu's gift to Kumuyi
Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:
Joseph Nwaogu said:
"It is Finished."
officialswittz said
"How is he blessings to our nation? Asking respectfully. Don’t reply this comment if you don’t have something valid to say."
favourchinaza_eneje said:
"God have mercy!"
missbrowneyes._ said:
"i hope you guys know this is what endorsement looks like?."
tobiluwoye said:
"God 🙏 increase pastor Kumuyi in Jesus name."
jekamma1 said:
"Dollars Dey inside that book o 😂."
Eze Kiel said:
"Na black Jesus owner be .. which gifts again."
Kumuyi speaks on why he left orthodox church
Previously, Legit.ng reported that Kumuyi shared details of his early life. Pastor Kumuyi recounted strict childhood discipline and why he walked away from orthodox churches.
The cleric described a strict and forceful religious upbringing that, he said, did not lead to true spiritual change.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
