The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has categorically denied allegations by Rev. Isaac Omolehin that it issued directives to churches in Canada and Cape Town not to allow him access to their pulpits.
The denial was contained in a two-page statement made available to Church Times and signed by the Fellowship’s National Publicity Secretary, Pastor Sylvanus Ukafia.
In the statement PFN expressed great concern about the allegations levelled against the PFN by Pastor Omolehin and urged him to provide concrete proof of his claims.
The statement reads in part: “At no time in Canada, Cape Town, or anywhere in the world did the PFN issue any directive, formal or informal, to stop Pastor Omolehin or any other minister from preaching the gospel. We are completely unaware of such an event and categorically deny any involvement or complicity.”
The PFN further urged Pastor Omolehin to provide the names of the churches where such instructions were allegedly given, the individuals involved, and written or recorded evidence to prove the directive originated from the PFN.
The body stressed its high regard for Rev. Omolehin and wished him well in his ministerial endeavours. It also urged him to follow the Biblical pattern for airing grievances, noting that he never approached the PFN leadership to seek clarification on the matter.
PFN further reaffirmed its policy of encouraging open doors for the gospel, urging churches to keep their pulpits open to sincere ministers, promote unity, and continue to advance the gospel of salvation.
It insisted: “The PFN categorically rejects any suggestion that it has acted to hinder the preaching of the gospel by Rev. Isaac Omolehin or any other minister.”