Prominent Nigerian figures, including Labour Party’s Peter Obi and business mogul Obi Cubana, were among the attendees at the burial ceremony of Joy Muoka, the second wife of Pastor Lazarus Muoka, the General Overseer of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement. The event took place in Imo State, drawing attention not only because of the high-profile guests but also due to the ongoing discussions surrounding the church.
Joy Muoka passed away in 2022, and her burial was held a year after her death, in a private ceremony attended by friends, family, and members of the Lord’s Chosen congregation. Pastor Lazarus Muoka married Joy after the passing of his first wife in 2010.
Photos from the event began circulating online, capturing emotional moments shared by the guests, including Peter Obi and Obi Cubana, who were seen offering their condolences and showing support to the grieving pastor. The appearance of such prominent figures sparked reactions across social media, with many commenting on the significant influence of Pastor Muoka within Nigeria’s Christian community.
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The Lord’s Chosen church has often been in the news for its members’ extraordinary testimonies, and the burial of Joy Muoka revived conversations around the church’s practices. Some online users questioned why miracles often attributed to the church could not save the pastor’s wife. Despite the mixed reactions, supporters and attendees at the event expressed their sympathy, emphasizing the pastor’s humanity during times of personal loss.
This ceremony, beyond being a moment of mourning, served as a reflection of the broader faith community’s solidarity, as many well-wishers rallied around Pastor Muoka and his family during this period of grief.
