Nigeria Three Wives, One Ministry: How a Lagos Pastor Redefined Leadership
Lagos-based Prophet Joseph Apata leads his church with three wives, citing divine instruction and biblical precedent.
His unconventional family setup and financial model challenge long-held religious norms in Nigeria.
Pastor Apata claims God instructed him to marry all three wives between 1999 and 2020.
Each wife holds a leadership role in the church, receiving a monthly salary.
Apata rejects traditional doctrines, including tithing, wedding rings, and monogamy mandates.
To his followers, Apata is more than a preacher—he’s proof that faith can defy convention. He says obedience to divine direction changed his life and finances. His story sparks both admiration and unease within Nigeria’s religious circles.
Apata’s lifestyle raises a key question: where should we draw the line between personal revelation and public responsibility? As more pastors challenge tradition, how might it reshape spiritual authority in Nigeria?
