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Televangelist Tim “Papa” Omotoso has made a grand return to his Nigerian church, sparking a mix of reactions from fans and critics alike.
A video shared by the church’s TikTok account, @glory2god, shows Omotoso walking into the church with an entourage, wearing dark sunglasses and casual clothes with glittering slide-ons. The congregants cheered and filmed the moment, with some even hugging him as he made his way to the stage.
The dramatic return has drawn both praise and criticism from social media users. While some fans expressed relief that South Africa had “shut the door” on him, others slammed him for his alleged crimes, despite his acquittal. The comments section of the TikTok video was eventually closed off by the church, but not before many users had expressed their opinions.
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Some fans were overjoyed to see Omotoso back in action, with one commenter saying, “Welcome back, Papa!” Others, however, were less enthusiastic, with some criticising his stylish appearance and accusing him of being more concerned with his image than his faith.
The controversy surrounding Omotoso’s return is likely to continue, with many people still grappling with the allegations that led to his acquittal. Despite this, Omotoso’s supporters remain loyal, with some crediting his church with helping them heal and find spiritual guidance.
Omotoso’s return to his church has sparked a heated debate, with some defending his right to return to his congregation and others questioning his integrity.
The drama surrounding his return has only added fuel to the fire, with many people left wondering what’s next for the embattled televangelist.
One user said: “You all will be so disappointed, kanti nithi ca nifika ezulwini akekho lo tata [when you get to heaven and this man is not there]. Ningajika [would you go back]?”
Another one said, “Daddy, we know you, and God knows you very well, uyiyo nyani indoda ka Thixo whether bayathanda okanye abathandi [you are truly a man of God whether they like it or not]. They will see when things turn.”
