Kumuyi’s Swift Reaction as Protocol Guides Oyedepo Away From His Reserved Pulpit Trends
- Bishop David Oyedepo made a surprise appearance at Pastor WF Kumuyi's Global Crusade with Kumuyi in Ota, Ogun state
- A viral clip captured the moment Kumuyi personally directed Oyedepo to use his reserved pulpit, sparking online conversation
- Fans described the moment as historic, saying it was their first time seeing anyone preach from Kumuyi's personal pulpit
- In a chat with Legit.ng, a Youth pastor shared his take on Bishop Oyedepo's presence at Pastor Kumuyi's crusade
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Bishop David Oyedepo made a surprise and widely celebrated appearance at Pastor WF Kumuyi's Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK) on Friday, August 29, 2026, mounting the pulpit to preach before the congregation gathered in Ota, Ogun state.
The GCK edition, themed "Total Transformation Christ," drew attention beyond the sermon itself when a short clip from the event began circulating online. In the footage, Kumuyi appeared to personally direct Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church (Winners' Chapel), to proceed to his own reserved pulpit rather than the designated guest stand.
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The pulpit moment that went viral
A brief communication gap added an extra layer of intrigue to the scene. A protocol officer on stage initially moved to guide Oyedepo towards the guest pulpit, but the Winners' Chapel founder paused and turned back toward Kumuyi. The Deeper Life Bible Church general superintendent 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.
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.
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Watch the moment Kumuyi directed Oyedepo to his reserved pulpit on Facebook below:
Reactions to Kumuyi's gesture toward Bishop Oyedepo
The moment stirred strong emotions on Facebook.
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."
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.
What Oyedepo's presence at Kumuyi's crusade means
According to a youth pastor, Tobi Oluwatuyi, the presence of Bishop Oyedepo at Kumuyi's crusade is a special moment.
"It is a big moment for Christianity in Nigeria seeing two well-recognised fathers of faith showing deep respect for each other. It is special because it has been very rare seeing them together over the years," he said.
Oyedepo speaks on kidnapping in Nigeria
Legit.ng earlier reported that Bishop 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.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
