Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church, has responded sharply to public criticism over the recent retirement of two of his vice presidents, Bishops Thomas Aremu and David Abioye.
Speaking at Bishop Aremu’s valedictory service on Tuesday, October 15, at Winners Chapel in Orita Bashorun, Oyedepo urged critics to “mind their business.”
However, many Nigerians questioned the timing and decision, igniting debate online.
Oyedepo defends church’s retirement policy
Addressing this response, Oyedepo stood firm, citing the church’s longstanding policies.
He shared that the “Administrative Policy of 1998 was reviewed in 2001, and The Mandate of 2012 was revised in 2024.”
Oyedepo emphasised the church’s adherence to divine principles in his message, adding, “It is wisdom to learn what is working and find out what makes it work. Everything works here.”
Bishop Oyedepo also cited the Bible in Genesis 49:26, stressing that pastors have no personal inheritance in ministry roles.
He encouraged his retired colleagues to focus on spiritual growth, reminding them, “There’s no such thing as the best today or tomorrow; what matters is your pursuit of God.”
He ended by advising Aremu to stay connected to the church’s vision despite outside noise, asserting that “baseless criticism” should not distract from a life dedicated to faith.
