…urges media responsibility, public verification of information
Speaking with journalists at his ministry’s headquarters in Abeokutaon Friday, Prophet Adeyinka described the experience as a painful test of faith and patience, but also a reaffirmation of his confidence in the rule of law.
According to him, the issue began in February 2024 when Amodu, an on-air personality with Smash 88.1 FM, allegedly began airing a series of defamatory programs targeting him and his ministry.
The broadcasts, which ran for 13 consecutive weekends between February and April 2024, contained false claims accusing him of being a serial killer, fraudster, and ritualist.
“He used his radio platform to call me names and make baseless allegations that I buried corpses within the church premises and kept people in dungeons,” Prophet Adeyinka recounted.
“He even spread the same falsehoods on social media, tarnishing not only my image but also that of the entire Christian community.”
Despite the gravity of the accusations, the cleric said he chose not to retaliate or take the law into his own hands. Instead, he petitioned the Ogun State Police Command for a thorough investigation into the claims.
“I told the then Commissioner of Police, Mr. Abiodun Alamutu, to investigate me and the ministry. I said if I was guilty, I should be charged to court,” he said.
Prophet Adeyinka revealed that during the investigation, Agba Oro failed to produce any evidence to substantiate his allegations.
He added that even two former members of the ministry, who were initially cited as witnesses, reportedly denied making the statements attributed to them.
“He bragged on air that he had countless pieces of evidence, but when the police asked him to present them, he had none. Even those he claimed gave him information later denied saying such things.
“Following failed mediation efforts, the police charged Amodu and his two alleged accomplices to court in May 2024 for defamation and malicious broadcasting”
Prophet Adeyinka said the matter dragged on until August 4, 2025, when Senior Magistrate Tayo of Magistrate Court Hall 4, Abeokuta, delivered judgment, sentencing Agba-Oro to two years and one month imprisonment, while the two others were each sentenced to seven months with hard labour.
Prophet Adeyinka, while expressing relief over the judgment, maintained that Smash 88.1 FM should also be held accountable for allowing its platform to be used for such damaging broadcasts.
He advised members of the public to always verify information before sharing it and called on journalists to uphold ethical standards in their reportage to prevent similar incidents capable of destroying lives and reputations.
