Former Winners Chapel Pastor Reveals Salary Details

Ernest Michael Temitope, a 28-year-old former pastor at Winners Chapel, disclosed his monthly salary details, stating that while his signed acknowledgment indicated a base salary of ₦35,000, the actual amount deposited into his account was ₦34,206.67 after deductions. He provided bank records showing these payments from August 31, 2022, to March 30, 2024.

Temitope noted that he received no additional allowances or health benefits, and the church station he served received a monthly operational allocation of ₦7,000 for activities, which was not a personal allowance. He faced significant financial burdens, particularly when assigned to rural stations without designated accommodation, forcing him to cover transportation, housing, and welfare costs from his salary.

Temitope holds a National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, obtained in 2022. He was dismissed on March 11, 2024, due to “strategic re-organisation and re-structuring,” a moment he described as painful, leading him to prioritize securing employment and stable housing for his family.