Pastor Abel Damina, the founder of Abel Damina Ministries International, has openly criticised Pastor Korede Komaiya following the circulation of a video in which Komaiya stated that he would never submit himself to a poor pastor.
Reacting to the statement, Damina accused Komaiya of encouraging materialism and greed, arguing that such views contradict the core message of Christianity. He described the remark as a reflection of a poverty-driven mindset and maintained that financial status should never be used as a yardstick for spiritual leadership.
Damina further alleged that Komaiya was misleading believers by linking wealth to spiritual authority, emphasising that the gospel is rooted in godliness combined with contentment, not material success.
He also recalled that Komaiya had once experienced financial hardship and received support from everyday people, yet now appears to dismiss pastors who are not wealthy despite benefiting from similar contributions.
The criticism intensified as Damina challenged Komaiya’s interpretation of the book of Proverbs, noting that the book largely contains human wisdom and observations rather than doctrinal teachings. He stressed that the Bible places greater value on integrity and truthfulness than on riches.
According to Damina, it is preferable to live modestly with honesty than to deceive congregations through prosperity-focused messages. He warned that preaching centred on material wealth undermines the dignity of the pulpit and distorts the true essence of Christianity.
This is not the first time Pastor Damina has questioned widely held religious views. In January 2025, he sparked debate after asserting that smoking and drinking are not inherently sinful within Christianity.
Again, in April 2025, he publicly opposed Pastor David Ibiyeomi of Salvation Ministries, who claimed that Jesus hated poverty. Damina countered the assertion, stating that Jesus never condemned the poor but instead associated closely with them, further reinforcing his rejection of prosperity-driven doctrines.
See post below;
“You Are Greedy, a Money Monger, Liar And a Manipulator.” ~ Pastor Abel Damina Blasts And Calls Out Pastor Korede Komaiya pic.twitter.com/h5AZQsSOLa
— Somto Okonkwo (@General_Somto) January 26, 2026
Read some comments below:
@Ajieson12:”Christians are supposed to prosper to enable them propagate the gospel. Zech. 1:17. Anyone preaching that Christians should be poor is evil and fake.”
@zoeymetax:”Omooo, this one full gbege o. Pastor Abel Damina really came out swinging, calling Pastor Korede Komaiya greedy, manipulative, and all that. Church drama level: maxed out!”
@GlobalGENDARY:”There’s no difference between them. They are all businessmen. The only difference is that one is greedier than the other. BUT they are in the same business field.”
@ChukwuSancti:”I don’t know what to say here but if you’ve been to pastor k.k’s Church here in warri you’ll go home thinking God doesn’t love you and won’t bless you as a poor or middle class man. He’s always like if you don’t give God heaven and earth you don’t have you’re not his Child.”
@Roughdiamond_04:”Nothing concern all this pastors with Godliness and contentment, all the care about is how to brainwash you anc scorned you out of your money.”
@dat042architect:”Fake pastors everywhere!!! We are supposed to seek the kingdom of God first, and EVERYTHING shall be added unto us! But these money pastors said no, that is money money money. Nonsensical sé passé ingredients! That man doesn’t look to me like one who is called by God.”
