COZA has found itself in the eye of a storm after boldly sharing a video that highlights the lavish arrival of Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo at church event in Abuja.
The spectacle, featuring an array of Rolls-Royces and a private jet, has drawn widespread condemnation, with critics accusing the church of flaunting opulence in a time when Nigerians are navigating some of the worst economic challenges in recent memory

The Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) has set social media ablaze with visuals showcasing the breathtakingly extravagant arrival of Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo at its 2024 leadership summit in Abuja.

The spectacle, which many have deemed a grotesque display of wealth, captured Ashimolowo, the senior pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre, being celebrated in an ostentatious manner

The viral footage documents Ashimolowo’s journey, which began in Lagos, where he was escorted to a lavish blue and ash-colored Rolls-Royce. This luxury vehicle carried him to the bustling Murtala Muhammed International Airport, where he boarded a private jet,

Upon his arrival in Abuja, the welcome committee was nothing short of grand; COZA’s lead pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo, and his wife were on hand to warmly receive Ashimolowo, ensuring his entrance was as regal as the vehicles that transported him.

The pageantry continued as he was driven to the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in yet another stunning white Rolls-Royce, cementing the extravagant narrative.

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Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo’s INSANE VIP Arrival in 3 Rolls-Royces & a Private Jet!
The COZA Global Leadership Summit is getting deeper and wider. Don’t miss tonight’s session. We are live!!! pic.twitter.com/iMhhN4TuOH
— ⅭOZA Global (@cozaglobal) October 12, 2024

The church’s social media post, which proudly declared “Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo’s INSANE VIP Arrival in 3 Rolls-Royces & a Private Jet!” quickly went viral but also ignited a fierce backlash.

Critics were swift to label the display as tone-deaf and inappropriate, particularly given the stark economic realities many Nigerians face today.

This controversy has opened the floodgates for a broader discussion about the role of wealth and extravagance in religious organizations, prompting many to question whether these institutions have strayed too far from their foundational teachings of humility and service.

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