Celestial Church Begins Probe Into Actress, Tope Osoba’s Death, Following  Relationship With Prophet Onadeko

By Akinwale Kasali

Church says justice must be done

The Celestial Church of Christ, CCC, Worldwide, has commenced investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of Nollywood Actress, Tope Osoba. Until her death, she was a member of the religious fold and  her fiancé, Prophet Itunu Onadeko, owns and controls a Parish under the CCC Worldwide.

The investigation is aimed at establishing if Prophet Onadeko is connected in anyway, no matter how remote, to the death of the actress.

Onadeko had, on her  the death disclosed that he was informed that the actress died at a Police Station in Ikorodu, but didn’t disclose the name of the Station.

Following this development that  triggered widespread reactions, particularly over the circumstances surrounding her passing concerning  Onadeko, a shepherd of the Celestial Church of Christ, the Church stated that it was deeply concerned that the allegations had dragged its name into the matter, stressing that it would not stand by while its image was allegedly tarnished.

In a statement issued by its Head of Media and Publicity, AVSE Kayode Ajala,  the Church said it was “discreetly investigating” the circumstances surrounding Osoba’s death.

The Church said its investigation was aimed at uncovering the truth and ensuring that anybody found culpable was brought to justice.

The statement reads;

“We wish to assure the general public that the Celestial Church of Christ would leave no stone unturned to unearth the truth, and to ensure that anyone found culpable in the death of Temitope Osoba is brought to justice.

The CCC also used the medium to call on the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the actress’s death.

It pledged to cooperate with the authorities to ensure that the circumstances surrounding the death were properly established.

According to the Church, its Spiritual Head, His Eminence, Reverend Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa, was concerned about the controversy and had directed that the matter be handled to ensure that the truth prevailed.

The Church, however, distanced itself from allegations of idolatry, black magic, cultism and the use of charms, as it stated that such practices were contrary to its religious doctrines and constitution.

It described the allegations surrounding Onadeko as embarrassing to the Church, particularly because he is identified as one of its Shepherds in the CCC fold.

The statement added that the Church’s internal investigation would not shield anyone found to have violated the law.

“If the allegations against Prophet Itunu Onadeko of the Celestial Church of Christ are found to be true at the end of ongoing investigations, he would not only be made to face the internal sanctions of the Church, but he would also be made to face the full length of the law,” it said.

The Church expressed sympathy with Osoba’s family, friends, colleagues and other loved ones, describing her death as the loss of a promising life in its prime.

It, however, cautioned against drawing conclusions before the ongoing investigations by the Church and law enforcement agencies are concluded.

The Church stressed that the allegations against Prophet  Onadeko remain allegations, as no finding of criminal responsibility has been established against him, as the issue is  subject to investigation and due process.

Recall that Yomi Fabiyi, Osoba’s colleague, had urged the Police to carry out a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Osoba.

The 40 Year Old actress died on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, shortly after publicly celebrating her survival from breast cancer.