US court orders woman to pay $300,000 for defaming MFM, founder Daniel Olukoya
US court orders woman to pay $300,000 for defaming MFM, founder Daniel Olukoya
US Court Orders Woman to Pay $300,000 for Defaming MFM, Founder Daniel Olukoya
A court in the United States has ordered a woman, Olufunke Ashekun, to pay $300,000 in damages after finding her guilty of defaming the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) and its founder.
The ruling was delivered by the Baltimore County Circuit Court in the United States, which determined that Ashekun made defamatory statements against the church and its founder, Daniel Olukoya.
According to court documents, Ashekun was accused of publishing and circulating false allegations that allegedly damaged the reputation of both the ministry and its founder. The claims were reportedly shared through various platforms, prompting legal action from the church.
Following legal proceedings, the court ruled in favour of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, ordering Ashekun to pay a total of $300,000 in damages for the defamatory statements.
The judgment represents a significant legal victory for the ministry and its leadership, reinforcing the legal consequences of spreading false or damaging claims.
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, founded by Dr. Daniel Olukoya, is a globally recognized Pentecostal church with headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, and branches in several countries around the world.
While details surrounding the specific defamatory statements were not fully disclosed in early reports, the court concluded that the claims made by Ashekun were harmful and unjustified.
Legal analysts say the ruling highlights the seriousness with which courts treat defamation cases, especially when reputations of individuals and organizations are at stake.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no public statement from Ashekun regarding the court’s decision.
The development has since generated reactions among members of the church and observers, with many describing the verdict as a warning against making unverified allegations, particularly on public platforms.
