Warri residents are still talking about the shocking scandal that rocked New Dawn Assembly, one of the city’s most respected churches.
Pastor Samuel Adeyemi, 45, had always been seen as a man of God, known for his sermons and leadership in the church community. But on Thursday night, his private life was exposed in a way no one expected. According to insiders, the drama unfolded around 11:00 p.m. in the church’s administrative office. A hidden camera, reportedly installed by a church staff member suspicious of unusual late-night meetings, captured Pastor Adeyemi with Mrs. Adaobi Nnaji, 28, a prominent member of the choir and youth fellowship.
Eyewitnesses said the choir member often stayed late for rehearsal and meetings, but some staff had noticed a pattern of private meetings with the pastor. The hidden camera reportedly confirmed these suspicions — Pastor Adeyemi and Adaobi were caught in a compromising position, leaving both shocked and unable to explain themselves.
Once the footage leaked, it spread quickly across WhatsApp and Telegram groups in Warri. Members of New Dawn Assembly woke up the following morning to rumors and messages that left them in disbelief. “It was unbelievable,” said one churchgoer. “You think you know someone, and then something like this surfaces.” Church elders have reportedly begun urgent crisis meetings to decide on the pastor’s future, while Adaobi has reportedly taken a leave of absence. Congregants are left questioning the integrity of their leaders, and the incident has sparked intense discussions about morality, trust, and accountability in church leadership.
Moral Lesson: Even those in positions of spiritual authority are human, but betrayal of trust can destroy reputations and communities. Temptation may be private, but the consequences are public. Integrity must guide every action, especially when others look up to you.
