The General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has opened up about the death of his first wife, saying his absence from home on the day she died gave the devil an opportunity to strike.
Speaking during the Global Workers’ Conference at the Deeper Life International Conference Centre, Kumuyi said he was preaching at the church’s retreat on April 11, 2009, when his wife, Abiodun Kumuyi, passed away at home after a brief illness.
The couple had been married for 28 years, tying the knot on September 13, 1980. Their union produced two sons, Jeremiah and John. Abiodun died at the age of 57. Pastor Kumuyi later remarried in London on October 13, 2010.
Recalling the events of that day, Kumuyi said: “I was preaching here on Saturday, 11th April 2009, and the devil worked on my absence. My wife was at home because she had a challenge. I was driving out, and the devil came. I did not remember to close the spiritual door. When I finished the Faith Clinic that morning, I received a message that my beloved wife was gone.”
He rushed home to confirm the news and met some people praying at his house. “The Lord assured me that I should let it go, don’t bother about it,” he added.
Despite the pain, the renowned preacher said he chose not to dwell in grief. Instead, he decided to use the tragedy to fuel his ministry and spiritual mission.
“From that day, I said, ‘That one happened, this other one will no more happen.’ Since that time, to revenge on the devil, I have gone to many places… local governments in Nigeria, African nations, and other continents of the world.”
Kumuyi said God has used him to perform miracles including opening blind eyes, healing the lame, and even raising the dead.
He encouraged others not to dwell on their losses but to take control of their families and lives.
“Now in your family, you will be in charge. Anywhere I go, now I will be in charge. Nothing will be allowed to steal anything away,” he declared.
