Pastor Who Bought N200m SUV Asks Church Members To Donate Money For Fuel, Sparks Reactions
A Port Harcourt-based pastor, Mark Miracle, has sparked controversy on social media after asking people to donate money for fuel shortly after announcing the arrival of his newly acquired SUV, reportedly worth N200 million.
The cleric made the appeal in a Facebook post celebrating the arrival of the luxury vehicle, which he described as a special gift. He also congratulated himself and his family on the new acquisition.
In the same post, Mr Miracle invited the first five people willing to make a financial contribution towards fuelling the vehicle, describing the donation as a seed of faith.
He wrote: “To the first 5 persons that will send a fuel seed as a point of contact to this car gift, My God that has never failed me will give you a gift you never begged for or lobbied for in Jesus name!”
The pastor accompanied his announcement with several photographs showing different angles of the SUV, including its exterior and interior, as well as pictures of himself and his children.
However, his request for fuel donations has attracted criticism from some Facebook users, who questioned why a cleric who could afford a vehicle reportedly worth N200 million would ask members of the public to contribute towards fuelling it.
Reacting to the post, Samuel Avong questioned the appeal, writing: “The Lord can gift SUV but cannot fuel it abi?”
Similarly, Ekene James criticised the request, saying: “You are still looking for fuel money, why are you people so greedy like this.”
Another Facebook user, Patrick Obika, expressed disappointment over what he described as a growing trend of exploitation by politicians, traditional practitioners and religious leaders.
He wrote: “Politicians will come use us and dumb native doctors will do same pastors too will come and do the same we are finished.”
Some users also questioned the decision of individuals who contributed to the pastor’s request, particularly a woman who reportedly sent ₦1,500 as a fuel seed.
Reacting to the woman’s contribution, Nelson Joel argued that the money could have provided meaningful assistance to someone in need within her neighbourhood.
Despite the criticism, the pastor’s announcement also attracted congratulatory messages and prayers from supporters who celebrated his new acquisition and expressed hopes of receiving similar blessings.
Emmanuel Omeili wrote: “Congratulations sir… Abeg make person sow for my life too oh… God bless us all.”
