N200m SUV: Nigerian Pastor’s Request for Fuel Money Triggers Backlash on Facebook
A Nigerian pastor based in Port Harcourt, Mark Miracle, has come under criticism after appealing to members of the public to send him money for fuel following the arrival of his SUV, reportedly valued at N200 million.
The cleric had taken to Facebook to announce the arrival of the luxury vehicle, describing it as a special gift while celebrating the acquisition with photographs of himself, his children and the new SUV.
However, what attracted public attention was his subsequent appeal to the first five people willing to donate money towards fuelling the vehicle.
According to him, those who contribute would receive divine blessings in return for their gesture.
“To the first 5 persons that will send a fuel seed as a point of contact to this car gift, My God that has never failed me will give you a gift you never begged for or lobbied for in Jesus name!” he stated.
The request has since generated mixed reactions, with several Facebook users questioning the rationale behind soliciting fuel money after acquiring a luxury vehicle reportedly worth N200 million.
Samuel Avong, in his reaction, questioned whether the divine provision of the vehicle did not also cover its maintenance.
“The Lord can gift SUV but cannot fuel it abi?” he asked.
Another user, Ekene James, described the appeal as unnecessary and accused some religious leaders of greed.
“You are still looking for fuel money, why are you people so greedy like this,” he wrote.
Patrick Obika also criticised the development, expressing concern over what he perceived as a pattern of exploitation by politicians, traditional practitioners and pastors.
Meanwhile, the donation reportedly made by a woman who sent ₦1,500 to support the cleric’s fuel request also became a subject of debate.
Nelson Joel, reacting to the contribution, suggested that the woman could have used the money to support needy people in her neighbourhood, arguing that such assistance would have made a significant difference in their lives.
Nevertheless, not everyone condemned the pastor’s announcement. Some Facebook users congratulated him on the new SUV and expressed optimism that they would also experience similar blessings.
One of them, Emmanuel Omeili, wrote: “Congratulations sir… Abeg make person sow for my life too oh… God bless us all.”
The development has continued to generate conversations on social media, particularly around religious fundraising, generosity and the expectations placed on church members.
