Some aggrieved Christians have stormed the office of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Asaba, Delta Capital, to protest the alleged media trial of the founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin.

The protesters, under torrential rain, denounced what they described as the “confrontational and intimidating” action of NAFDAC against Prophet Fufeyin.

The protesters, who danced at the entrance of the agency, lifted placards with inscriptions such as “Spiritual products do not need NAFDAC approval”; “NAFDAC should leave Prophet Fufeyin alone” and “Media Trial of Prophet Fufeyin Must Stop” among others.

However, a contingent of stern-looking armed policemen was stationed at the agency’s entrance to prevent a breakdown of law and order.

Rector, Union Theological Institute and Seminary, Most Reverend Bishop Callixtus Oke, who spoke with reporters, condemned the actions of NAFDAC.

Oke was accompanied by seven bishops including Most Reverend Professor Samuel Baba, Metropolitan Archbishop, Charismatic Anglican Church of Nigeria

He said Prophet Fufeyin was being stigmatised while on his pastoral assignment, stressing that the agency which is a creation of the law is acting beyond its boundaries.

He called for a halt to the media trial of Prophet Fufeyin by the agency, adding that NAFDAC has exceeded its bounds by sealing the water manufacturing facility of the church.

“We are speaking forth of the harassment targeted at Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin. He cannot be stigmatized while on his pastoral assignment. NAFDAC which is a creation of the law is acting beyond its boundaries. I am thinking that Prophet Fufeyin is being targeted. What we are seeing is that Nafdac is singling out Fufeyin for victimization,” he said.

He said NAFDAC lacks the power to regulate spiritual items, stressing Jesus Christ permitted the use of water, salt, oil and candles.

According to him, members of a religious faith may purchase sacramentals which he said was authorised by Jesus Christ. (The Nation)

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