The Archbishop of Lagos Methodist Church Nigeria, Most Rev. Isaac Ayo Olawuyi, has backed the decision of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control,NAFDAC to ban the sales of ‘miracle water and soap’ by Prophet Omoto Funfeyin to Nigerians.
It is recalled that the Delta State pastor recently began selling his ‘miracle water and soap ‘ to Nigerians claiming it could cure all forms of sicknesses.
The claim stirred reaction from Nigerians with a popular social media critic ‘Verydarkman’ challenging Prophet Funfeyin to prove the authenticity of the claim.
Verydarkman had also purchased the water and gone to the street to test the efficacy of the water. He also wrote to NAFDAC to conduct a laboratory test on the ‘miracle water’ and confirm the claim by the Prophet.
NAFDAC, in its response, warned Nigerians against consuming the ‘miracle water’ saying the claim by Funfeyin that it cures illnesses is not true.
While reacting to the ‘miracle water’ saga, Rev Olawuyi criticised Prophet Funfeyin for attempting to hoodwink Nigerians into a claim of ‘spiritual immunity’ if they purchase his ‘miracle water ‘
“Many people are just being religiously crazy. Whatever people consume and which is meant for the public should get NAFDAC’s attention and approval. There is nothing like miracle water. Even if the water comes from heaven, as long as it has to do with the health and well-being of the general masses, there is nothing miraculous about it,”Rev Olawuyi said.
He added: “So, it should have NAFDAC’s confirmation and pass through the agency’s inspection process to ensure that it is safe for public consumption. There is nothing like miracle water, miracle soap, or miracle anything. It is just nonsense.
Rev Olawuyi also reacted to some bishops that condemned NAFDAC for banning the ‘miracle water.’
He argued that since the ‘miracle water’ was for public consumption, it should be subjected to NAFDAC’s approval.
“As for the bishops that protested, that should be the case only if the water is meant solely for their family members.
There won’t be a problem with that because you can drink whatever you want and harm yourself in any way through it. But if the so-called spiritual item is subject to public use and members of the public are patronising it, I think NAFDAC should not hesitate to inspect the item and where it is being produced to confirm its suitability for public use, even if it is called a miracle something.”
On Nigerians supporting the Prophet, Rev Olawuyi said it’s sad that ‘people have suspended their reasoning because of religion, and society should help them correct it.’