Video Shows How Oyedepo Introduced First Son at Shiloh 2025, Raises Questions About Bishop Abioye
- A video showed Bishop David Oyedepo introducing his first son at Shiloh 2025, which took place at Canaanland, Ota
- As the clip trended, many shared what they observed about what the Nigerian preacher said while greeting his son
- Some netizens also raised questions about Bishop David Abioye, who retired as the church's vice president in 2024
A video showed how the general overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, introduced his first son, Pastor David Oyedepo Jnr, to preach at Shiloh 2025.
Shiloh is an annual programme hosted by the Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel) at its headquarters called Canaanland in Ota, Ogun State.
Source: UGC
Shiloh 2025 video raises questions about Abioye
This year’s Shiloh was the second after the retirement of Bishop David Abioye as the vice president of the Winners Chapel, after serving with Oyedepo for 44 years.
A TikTok video shared by @spirit.media0 showed how Oyedepo welcomed his son to preach at the 2025 Christian event.
The video made people question Abioye’s absence and speak about the leadership succession of the church.
Bishop Oyedepo said in the trending video:
“It is my joy this morning to bring up, for the next word, my first son. I welcome Pastor David Oyedepo Jnr as he brings the word. Amen.”
In the video, the bishop also spoke glowingly of his wife, Faith Oyedepo, as he welcomed her for her sermon.
Watch the TikTok video below:
Reactions trail Oyedepo’s video at Shiloh 2025
@Obibismanpero said:
"David Abioye was just forgotten in a Second after so many years dedicating his life to the ministry such is life."
@IYOBOSA said:
"Bishop Abioye left d group."
@ONbladecutz said:
"Learn from abioye story. No matter how close u may be with a family they will never involve you wen it’s time to share their properties."
@Shugar said:
"Nothing like family business here. I am a full time tradition man but trust me they paid heavy prices for whatever we are seeing today. stop the hates."
@Maurice crown said:
"Abioye is no where to found."
@The Stentor001 said:
"All the children are pastors? Where is Abioye? Mannnn.... One family has pastors and millions of families choose to serve them. I won't conclude until the near future."
@Chibuike said:
"As you’ve forgotten bishop David Abioye after so many years of labor, the lord which you call upon shall intervene."
@louidalo said:
"Already preparing him to take over the rein."
@Pretty J said:
"Why are y’all saying family business??? it’s not only bishop and his family that do preach on this altar every time, I don’t know why just these clips were selected, Isaac oyedepo didn’t even preach, he was only welcomed just as they welcomed all others pastors that came……Haba!"
Source: Twitter
In a related story, a lady showed how she took flight from Asaba to attend Shiloh 2025, while another streamed the Hallelujah Challenge programme while inside a club.
Lady shares experience at Shiloh viewing centre
Legit.ng also reported that a Nigerian lady who attended Shiloh 2025 for the first time vowed that she would not go back.
The lady then showed what made her run away after visiting the viewing centre at Agbor Road, Benin City, Edo State.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
