Key Points:
- The pair said anger drove past clips and claims. They now say a US aide set the tone.
- They named Daniel Ochu as the push behind them. He came through a friend called Mesadiah, they said.
- Apostle Chibuzor rejected Ochu’s claims in strong, clear terms. He called him a nurse aide in the US.
Happie Boys have said “we are sorry” in church. The viral duo met Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere in service. They faced the crowd and spoke in plain terms. The room stayed calm as they took turns.
They told why they spoke against the pastor. They said one Daniel Ochu pushed them hard. He came, they added, “through Mesadiah” who knew them well. They said this plan began two years ago.
Why the boys say they spoke out
They said Ochu showed clips and notes to make them talk. “He brought proof, he showed many videos,” they recalled. “He told us to speak bad of you,” they said. “He would lift us and take us to America.”
The two said they fell for those sweet words. They said they believed he had real plans for them. “We thought help would come fast,” one of them said. “We are here to say sorry today,” they added.
The talk lands as faith rules stir wide debate. Leaders now push new checks on talks from pulpits. See this report on the sermon approval plan in Niger State. Many groups now share sharp views on those plans.
What the pastor tells the church
Apostle Chibuzor spoke back with firm, clear words. He called the man “Daniel Oncho, a nurse assistant in the US.” He threw a public test at him on help claims. “Show one life you helped abroad,” he said.
He said Ochu had not helped his own kin. “Help us first before you help others,” he said. He then gave more gist on how the rift began. “He asked me to fund his NGO, but I said no.”
The pastor said the ask kept coming and grew tense. “I run my own work and give as God leads,” he said. “He got mad when I did not give him money,” he added. He said that sparked the long, hard fight.
The backstory of the rift
Apostle Chibuzor had backed the boys in the past. He had paid for school for them abroad. Life then turned rough and the bond fell apart. Harsh words flew online for long months.
Today marks a new bend for all three sides. The two now seek peace and a fresh start. Many in church cheered the bold step to mend. Fans online also asked them to stay on track.
Across the north, faith boards push new rules as well. In Kano, Hisbah plans mind checks before weddings. Read how the board frames the move in our piece on mental health tests before marriage. These talks show how faith and law often cross paths.
Later on, the OPM leader kept his stand. He said he still gives where he sees true need. The boys kept their heads down as he spoke. They then thanked him and walked back to their seats
