Daud Olatunji
The Celestial Church of Christ has commenced an internal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Nollywood Yoruba actress, Temitope Osoba, amid allegations linking her death to her fiancé, Prophet Itunu Onadeko.
Osoba, aged 40, reportedly died on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, shortly after publicly celebrating her survival from breast cancer.
Her death has triggered widespread reactions, particularly over the circumstances surrounding her passing and allegations concerning Onadeko, a shepherd of the Celestial Church of Christ.
Reacting to the controversy, the church said 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, JP, MPIC, 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.
“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 statement said.
The church also called 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, while distancing itself from allegations of idolatry, black magic, cultism and the use of charms, said 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.
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 said it was prepared to work with the police and other relevant authorities to ensure that justice was served.
It prayed for the repose of the actress’s soul.
Disclaimer: The allegations against Prophet Itunu Onadeko remain allegations. No finding of criminal responsibility has been established in the material provided, and the matter should be treated as subject to investigation and due process.
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