Court Orders Prophet to Pay N200m for Destroying Tompolo's Egbesu Shrine in Delta

Court orders prophet to pay N200m for destroying Tompolo's Egbesu shrine in Delta

A Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has ordered Prophet Tamarauebi Elisha Owan, founder of GreatGod Holy Tabernacle, to pay N200 million in damages for the unlawful destruction of a traditional Egbesu shrine where Niger Delta leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, and others serve as chief priests. In a judgment […] Court orders prophet to pay N200m for destroying Tompolo’s Egbesu shrine in Delta

Court Orders Prophet to Pay N200m for Destroying Tompolo’s Shrine

A Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, has ordered Prophet Tamarauebi Elisha Owan, founder of GreatGod Holy Tabernacle, to pay ₦200 million in damages for unlawfully destroying a traditional Egbesu shrine linked to Niger Delta leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo.Delivering judgment on June 29, 2026, Justice H.A. Nganjiwa condemned the prophet’s actions as unconstitutional and a violation of the right to freedom o…

Freedom of Worship: Court Orders Prophet to Pay ₦200m Damages, Rebuild Destroyed Egbesu Shrine

WARRI, DELTA STATE — In a landmark judgment affirming the constitutional protections of traditional African religions, a Federal High Court sitting in Warri has ordered a Christian cleric to pay ₦200 million in damages for the unlawful destruction of a traditional Egbesu shrine. The presiding judge condemned the actions of Prophet Tamarauebi Elisha Owan—founder of […] The post Freedom of Worship: Court Orders Prophet to Pay ₦200m Damages, Rebuil…