Ibadan Pastor, Agbala Gabriel Battles Fraud, Sex Allegations

A cleric based in Ibadan, Oyo State, Kayode Amusan, popularly known as Agbala Gabriel, has come under heavy criticism following allegations of sexual misconduct and mismanagement of donations meant for sick individuals.

The pastor, who built a strong online following through charity appeals and prayers for struggling families, has long been seen by many Nigerians as a compassionate religious leader committed to helping the vulnerable.

However, that reputation has recently come under intense scrutiny as multiple accusations circulating on social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok and Instagram, have sparked a heated public debate.

One of the controversies centres on the case of a woman identified as Morenikeji, who reportedly suffers from a spinal condition and had previously attracted public donations for medical treatment.

In a viral video, Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola revealed that she had earlier helped to raise funds for the woman’s surgery before the patient’s family later approached the cleric for assistance.

Daramola said, “I initially raised money for the woman’s surgery, which wasn’t enough. But as soon as the family took her to Agbala Gabriel’s care, I withdrew. Later, I got to know that Gabriel abandoned them and failed to provide the support of a good accommodation and surgery he promised.”

The woman’s daughter also alleged in the same video that she later removed her mother from the pastor’s custody over concerns about how the case was being handled.

Amid the growing controversy, a blogger identified as Iyalaje Courtroom further accused the cleric of mismanaging donations and engaging in sexual relationships with women, alleging that a former church backup singer, Bolu, became pregnant for him and later gave birth to twins.

Reacting to the allegations, Agbala Gabriel dismissed the claims, insisting they were attempts to tarnish his reputation. 

He said, “This is how they try to bring ministers of God down. All ministers who became famous faced this kind of lies. We see men of God like Pastor Adeboye, and other famous pastors being dragged on social media every day. This is just how they do on social media, making false allegations.”