Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Paul Enenches, has explained why he declined a N30 million donation from Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris during a recent crusade.
Addressing his congregation on Sunday at the church’s Abuja headquarters, Enenche explained that the decision was guided by a longstanding commitment to maintain the ministry’s independence from political or government influence.
He clarified the refusal was not a personal thing against Governor Idris but a continuation of principles he has upheld for more than 20 years.
He said: “For some people, that may be a surprise because they don’t know who we are. But those who know us, that’s no surprise at all. That’s how we’ve lived, and that’s what we’ve stood for.”
Enenche recalled several occasions where he had turned down financial gifts and honorariums, including a 2014 pilgrimage to Jerusalem with former President Goodluck Jonathan, during which he covered his expenses and declined any reimbursement.
He emphasised that accepting money from government sources could undermine his prophetic role and hinder his ability to hold leaders accountable.
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Maintaining independence, he said, is essential to preserving the freedom to speak truth without bias or restraint.
The Pastor also pointed to the construction of the Dunamis headquarters as a testament to the church’s commitment to self-reliance, noting that the massive project was completed without any government support.
“I don’t want to touch any dime of government money,” he said.
