Joy Yesufu and Fidelia Soriwei, Abuja
The Cherubim & Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide, Ayo Ni O, has announced the death of its Spiritual Father, His Most Eminence, Emmanuel Alogbo, aged 93.
A statement issued on Thursday by the church’s Secretary-General, Prophet Anthony Olusesan Samaye, said the cleric died peacefully at his Lagos residence in the early hours of July 30.
According to the church, Alogbo passed away at about 2:10 a.m. while surrounded by members of his family and domestic staff.
“With gratitude to God Almighty for a life well spent, on behalf of the Board of Trustees and the entire church, I write to inform you all that our Spiritual Father… was called to glory in the early hours of today, July 30, 2026, at about 2:10 a.m.,” the statement read.
The church described him as a dedicated spiritual leader who devoted his life to the service of God and humanity.
It noted that prayer sessions would be held daily for seven days from 5 p.m. at his residence at Plot 1, Alogbo Close, off Ahmadiyya Bus Stop, Ijaiye-Ojokoro, Lagos.
Funeral arrangements for the late church leader are expected to be announced later.
The church also called on members to remain steadfast in faith during the mourning period.
“May his soul rest in perfect peace, and may God grant the church the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” the statement added.
Alogbo led one of Nigeria’s foremost indigenous Christian denominations and was widely recognised as one of the country’s longest-serving church leaders.
During his time as Spiritual Father, he oversaw the church’s expansion and strengthened its presence within Nigeria and in other countries.
His passing marks the end of a significant chapter in the history of the Cherubim & Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide, with members expected to gather in the coming days to honour his memory.
