Living Christ Mission General Overseer ‘Daddy Hezekiah’ accused of sexual abuse
Living Christ Mission Founder Accused of Sexual Abuse Claims by Former Church Members
The founder and General Overseer of the Living Christ Mission, Obiajunwa Onukogu, known as Daddy Hezekiah, is facing allegations of sexual abuse involving two women who claim they were minors at the time of the incidents over two decades ago.
In separate written testimonies, Kelechi Ibe, 39, and Onyekachi J. Eze, 40, allege that they were subjected to inappropriate sexual touching while attending church programs in the 1990s. Both women have publicly shared their stories for the first time, stating that they felt compelled to come forward after years of silence.
Ibe and Eze’s testimonies outline their experiences as members of the “Princess of Daddy Hezekiah,” a church group for young girls that participated in events in Port Harcourt, Onitsha, and at the church headquarters in Nkwerre, Imo State. According to their accounts, parents often departed after the conventions commenced, leaving the children under the supervision of church officials until the events concluded.
The allegations detail how the women were reportedly summoned to Onukogu’s private quarters under the guise of verifying their virginity, where they claim they were sexually abused. They also reported being warned not to disclose the incidents to anyone, including their parents or peers.
Ibe recounted that the alleged abuse began when she was around 12 or 13 years old and continued during various church conventions. She ultimately chose to share her experience after discussing it with her sister, who also had been a part of the group.
Eze, on the other hand, stated that her abuse began during a church visit to Onitsha and continued after she joined the group in Port Harcourt.
Both women indicated that they later recognized similarities in their experiences and expressed concerns that other former members might have encountered similar abuse. They mentioned several individuals, including Nkechi Nwofor, Angela Michael, Sopuruchukwu, Nkiru Arum, Vivian Nmezi, and Ihegboro Chibuzo, who they believe may also have come forward with similar testimonies.
The women conveyed that the alleged experiences have caused them long-lasting emotional distress and hope their testimonies will empower other survivors to come forward.
As of the time of this report, neither Onukogu nor the Living Christ Mission had provided an official response to the allegations.
