GOSSIP: Bishop Oyedepo Denies Being Barred From The UK (click here for more info)

Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of the Living Faith Church, worldwide (aka Winners Family) has debunked reports that he was barred from entering the United Kingdom over allegations of fraud rocking his ministry abroad. Bishop David Oyedepo The very popular clergyman, through one of his spokespersons who pleaded anonymity said such a report against the man of God was unfounded and baseless without any iota of truth in it. “It’s nothing but blatant lie and falsehood,” The spokesperson said. Also speaking on the matter, a spokesperson for the airliners, Mrs. Salma said there was no such information as Airline Alert against Bishop David Oyedepo. Another source who spoke to Encomium on condition of anonymity equally said it was the handiwork of mischievous people. The source said: “Did you notice the false document was not even signed?” A report had surfaced online about a week ago that Oyedepo who reportedly holds a ‘C’ Visa that grants him access to the UK for duration of ten years was stopped from travelling on Saturday, 9 August, 2014, following a directive from “Airline Alert”. Bishop Oyedepo, popularly known as Papa by his followers has been hailed as the wealthiest preacher in Nigeria with a total net worth of $150 million and properties like 4 private jets and homes in the United States and England. He is the senior pastor of Faith Tabernacle, a 50,000 seat church auditorium, reported to be the largest church auditorium in the world by the Guinness Book of Records.