BEVERLY HILLS, January 31, (THEWILL) – Bishop David Oyedepo has not been denied a visa to the United States, Winners Chapel said Friday in a statement after it was widely reported that his application was denied at the US consulate in Lagos.
The church described the reports as false siding with the US embassy in Nigeria which had earlier debunked the news as #Fakenews.
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A statement circulated by the church and signed by Prof. Sheriff F. Folarin Chairman, Editorial and Media Board, said “We wish to put it on record and categorically submit that this piece of information is not true.”
“At no time was the Bishop denied visa, nor did he create a scene at the US consulate in Lagos, as purported by some mainstream and online newspapers.
“The Bishop renewed his visa, last year, without any initial denial or drama, or scene. The Bishop was not at the Embassy or Consulate yesterday or even anytime this year. Bishop has been in Canaanland all this week. The last time he applied for visa, which was last year, he was issued without delay.
“We encourage the Nigerian media to always tow the line of due diligence before rushing to press and try to at least reach the church from time to time, whenever items try to pass through the rumour mill. Professionalism and wisdom require this so as to maintain integrity and make the media trusted in the society, particularly in this age that fake news has become The News”
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