….Recounts How He Cancelled a Major Program in Obedience to Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
Apostle Johnson Suleman has publicly praised Dr. Daysman Oyakhilome, popularly known as Jnr Oyakhilome, describing him as an outstanding example of humility, discipline, and unwavering submission to spiritual authority, sharing personal accounts that have since generated widespread conversation across Christian communities.
Speaking during a recent sermon, Apostle Suleman highlighted Dr. Daysman Oyakhilome’s approach to ministry leadership, describing him as a leader who continues to prioritize spiritual accountability despite overseeing a ministry with an international footprint.
According to Apostle Johnson Suleman, one incident particularly stood out. He recalled that Dr. Daysman Oyakhilome had already finalized preparations for a major ministry program, with promotional posters printed, billboards installed, and all arrangements in place. However, after receiving instructions from his father, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, President of LoveWorld Incorporated (also known as Christ Embassy), Dr Daysman Oyakhilome decided to cancel the event.
“Posters were out, billboards were out everywhere… He just called me and said, ‘This thing will not work. I’m not going to that program because I’ve not been cleared, I’ve not been released,” Apostle Suleman recounted.
He also shared another example of Dr Daysman Oyakhilome seeking guidance before a separate ministry engagement. According to Apostle Johnson Suleman, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome did not give a direct verbal response. Instead, Dr Daysman Oyakhilome discerned from his spiritual father’s response that he should not proceed until he had clear direction.
Drawing on these experiences, Apostle Suleman emphasised that genuine leadership is measured not solely by the size of a ministry or the scale of its influence, but also by a leader’s willingness to remain teachable, accountable, and submitted to spiritual authority.
He presented Dr Daysman Oyakhilome’s conduct as an illustration of the values of honour, humility, and obedience, encouraging ministers and believers alike to embrace mentorship and accountability regardless of their level of success or public recognition.
To reinforce his message, Apostle Johnson Suleman also referenced the late internationally acclaimed gospel minister Ron Kenoly, whom he described as another example of a globally respected leader who consistently sought his pastor’s approval before accepting ministry invitations.
Apostle Suleman’s remarks have since resonated with many within the Christian community, prompting conversations about the enduring importance of spiritual covering, mentorship, and servant leadership. For many observers, his comments highlighted Dr Daysman Oyakhilome’s commitment to placing principle above personal ambition, even when doing so required setting aside significant time, planning, and public promotion.
As discussions continue across ministry and leadership circles, Apostle Johnson Suleman’s message has drawn attention to a leadership model rooted in humility and accountability, qualities he believes remain essential for sustained impact in Christian ministry.
