Three Lagos Celestial Church Pastors die on New Year Day

The Celestial Church of Christ has announced the sudden death of three prominent Pastors on the new year 2025.

The Church’s Media Head gave the names of the deceased Pastors as Evangelist Oladotun Elusanmi, Shepherd Olumuyiwa Michael, and Assistant Venerable Superior Evangelist Johnson Olajuwon.

Until their deaths, Elusanmi was the Shepherd at Orisun Ayo Parish, Ilupeju, while Michael served as the Shepherd In-Charge of Christ Testimony Parish, Ikorodu.

Olajuwon, was the prophet at the Celestial Church of Christ, Saint S.B.J. Oshoffa Cathedral, International Headquarters, Ketu, all in Lagos State.

Their deaths have thrown the Celestial community into mourning, with members taking to their social media platforms to express their grief.

The Secretary of the Pastor in Council and Head of Media and Publicity for CCC worldwide, Superior Evangelist Kayode Ajala, announced Olajuwon’s death on the Church’s official website.

Also in a message on Facebook, the Shepherd of CCC International Headquarters, Ketu, Olatosho Oshoffa, described Olajuwon as a dedicated, loyal, and truthful servant of God.

The CCC Christ Testimony Parish, Ikorodu, announced Michael’s death around 11 am on Wednesday too, while Elusanmi’s death was announced on the same Wednesday.

Ajala warns against making a big deal out of the deaths, saying it is a normal thing for everyone to die at an appropriate time