Former Aso Villa Chaplain Rev William Okoye Dies

The prominent Nigerian cleric and former presidential chaplain, Reverend Dr. William Uzochukwu Okoye, died on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The founder and general overseer of the All Christians Fellowship Mission passed away peacefully, according to a joint announcement from his church's leadership and his family.

Reverend Okoye was a leading Pentecostal figure who held significant influence both within the church and in national affairs. He served as the chaplain of the Aso Rock Villa Chapel, ministering to the presidential household during the administrations of former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan. He also held several key leadership positions within the broader Christian community, including chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for the Federal Capital Territory and chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria for the same region. Later, he served as CAN's National Director on National Issues and Social Welfare.

In a statement issued on Thursday, July 16, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh mourned the loss, describing Reverend Okoye as a faithful shepherd whose passing is a great loss to the Church in Nigeria. Okoh said the late...