Bishop Oyedepo Claims Woman Conceived After Brief Encounter, Viral Video Sparks Debate

UNITED STATES –  A video currently trending on X (formerly Twitter) shows Bishop David Oyedepo, one of Africa’s most prominent religious leaders, sharing an unusual account of a woman allegedly conceiving a child following a brief physical encounter with him in the United States.

The incident reportedly took place during a meeting at an unspecified venue.

Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder and presiding bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide (also known as Winners’ Chapel International), is a Nigerian preacher renowned for his teachings on faith, prosperity and miracles.

With millions of followers globally, he is one of the most influential figures in African Christianity.

In the footage, Oyedepo describes how a woman deliberately placed her leg in his path, causing him to stumble.

According to the bishop, the woman later informed her husband that she had become pregnant as a result of the encounter and gave birth nine months later.

Detailing the event, Oyedepo said, “During a meeting in the U.S., a woman intentionally positioned her leg to trip me. After the incident, she told her husband she was pregnant and eventually delivered the child.”

The story has sparked significant reactions on social media. While some users ridiculed the claim, others drew parallels to biblical miracles and called for an open-minded approach to the testimony.

The video has further fueled debates on faith and the credibility of modern miracle accounts.

Below are some reactions from social media users:

@evul_mastermind: “I still don’t understand why these pastors don’t visit hospitals to heal the sick if these things happen so easily.”

@toxy4luv: “If you believe in the miracles of the Bible, such as Jesus walking on water or Jonah in the belly of a fish, this shouldn’t be hard to accept.”

@_damidrey: “Are we questioning the pastor or the congregation for believing this? I’m struggling to decide.”

@destroyer1k_: “Can the bishop come touch our economy? We desperately need a miracle here.”

@lies_and_stats: “Perfect material for a high school satire textbook.”

The viral video has reignited conversations around the balance between faith and skepticism, with many questioning the plausibility of Oyedepo’s claim while others urge sensitivity in discussing matters of faith.