By Adesina Soyooye
Christendom in Nigeria has been shaken to its foundation by the news of the separation of Pastor Ayo Oritsejiofor and his wife, Helen.
Popularly called Mama and Papa, both have been married to each other for 25 years. They have now gone their separate ways. And the Pastor has again become a confirmed bachelor at old age.
Both of them were noted for their loud, flamboyant dress sense, public display of love and loved up photographs which they usually flaunted.
Rumors that their marriage has broken down began many months ago.
Mrs Oritsejiofor had, in a Whatsaap message, early in tye year, accused her husband, Pastor Oritsejiofor, of wanting her dead. No reason was stated.
Nobody can put a finger on what the problem was. But whatever, it was bitter, and defied all moves at reconciliation. Sources allege that infidelity, on the part of the beautiful Helen, may not be ruled out.
Mama Helen, it is alleged, has relocated to Britain with their children, while Pastor Oritsejiofor, who allegedly moved out of their matrimonial home has moved back since after Helen’s relocation.
The renowned Pastor married Helen following the death of his first wife.
Pastor Oritsejiofor was the powerful and influential President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, a position he was appointed to in 2010.
Ayo Oritsejiofor is the founder and Senior Pastor of Warri, Delta State-based Word of Life Bible Church
