Lagos Pastor Feyi Daniels Receives Life Imprisonment for raping church member

Founder of iReign Christian Ministry, Lagos pastor Feyi Daniels, sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a church member.The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence court found Bishop Daniels guilty of rape and sexual assault. In his defense, Daniels claimed conspiracy by three out of four accusers.Prosecution alleged a ‘personal relationship’ with the women, citing counseling, financial assistance, and leadership in campus fellowship. Daniels denied manipulating people, asserting he’s a pastor, not a manipulator.Accused of disgruntling a woman financially, Daniels denied tampering with WhatsApp messages. Prosecution sought to admit statements written by Daniels in police custody, facing defense objections. Despite objections, Justice Rahman Oshodi admitted the documents, citing legal provisions.Adebayo Adegbite, defense counsel, argued the statements weren’t voluntary. The judge overruled objections, considering evidential value later.Adekunle Sulaimon, with over four years in Data and Solutions Journalism, reported the trial.