By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu
In a striking moment during a crusade in Kebbi State, the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Enenche, firmly declined a ₦30 million cash donation offered at the event, declaring, “It will not be received. If there is anything like orphanage… please apply this amount of money to it.”
The funds were presented on behalf of the state government to support the church programme, but Enenche swiftly redirected the gesture toward charitable causes.
The money was handed over publicly at the Healing and Deliverance Crusade, with a state official announcing that the sum was approved and ready in cash.
While the crowd responded with applause, Pastor Enenche’s decision brought a new layer of attention to the event, highlighting his firm stance on the ethical boundaries between the church and government funding.
Speaking further, Enenche stressed that public resources should be channeled into public needs. He maintained that his ministry had never relied on government money, including for the construction of the church’s mega auditorium, known as the Glory Dome.
“Government money should be used for government projects… church money should be used for church things,” he told the gathering.
He recommended that any such goodwill be routed through formal religious institutions such as the Christian Association of Nigeria or the Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, which are better positioned to manage such donations transparently and appropriately.
The rejection, though unexpected by many, was met with respect from government representatives present, who acknowledged the pastor’s commitment to doing God’s work with sincerity.
The moment served as a powerful statement on accountability, integrity, and the importance of drawing clear lines between spiritual leadership and political patronage.
