Gospel singer Testimony Jaga has stirred reactions after responding sharply to former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo over his criticism of what he described as the prosperity gospel.
Osinbajo had sparked debate in both religious and public circles after faulting the concept, but Jaga has now pushed back, insisting there is no separate “prosperity gospel” in Christianity.
Reacting in a viral video, the gospel artiste rejected the label outright and argued that the Christian faith contains only one message.
“I saw a video where you were condemning the prosperity gospel. With due respect, there is no such thing as a prosperity gospel. There is only one gospel, the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” he said.
But Jaga did not stop there.
In a direct challenge to the former vice president, he questioned Osinbajo’s moral standing to criticize the Church and called on him to show Nigerians what he accomplished while in office.
“If anyone wants to correct the body of Christ, it should not be someone like you. Show Nigerians what you did while you were vice president,” he stated.
He also linked the debate to Nigeria’s economic hardship, arguing that poverty should be addressed both politically and spiritually.
“Do you understand what poverty does to people? As a politician, what have you done to address it?” he asked.
According to Jaga, the gospel should offer hope and upliftment to people facing hardship, not condemnation.
“The gospel is good news. If people are struggling, they should hear a message of upliftment, not condemnation,” he said.
The singer further challenged Osinbajo to point to the impact of his service, both as a pastor and as a former public official.
“Show us the people whose lives you transformed. Show evidence of support for the poor or meaningful development, even in your own community,” he added.
While acknowledging concerns about some religious leaders, Jaga argued such issues should not be used to dismiss the Christian message itself.
“There are fake pastors, yes, but the gospel itself remains a message of hope and transformation,” he said.
His remarks have since fueled intense reactions online, adding another layer to the growing debate around prosperity preaching, faith and accountability.
