The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has made a surprising public disclosure regarding a secret six-month investigation into Pastor Jerry Eze, the founder of Streams of Joy International.
Speaking today, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the Jerry Eze Foundation Business Grant Award Ceremony in Abuja, the EFCC boss confirmed that the popular cleric has been officially cleared of all money laundering suspicions.
The “Raindrops” of Foreign Currency
The investigation was triggered by unusual financial patterns detected by the commission’s intelligence units:
- Massive Inflows: Olukoyede revealed that a domiciliary account linked to Pastor Eze saw a relentless stream of foreign currency. He described dollars and pounds “dropping in like raindrops” from diverse locations, including the United States, Colombia, Sri Lanka, and Togo.
- Six Months of Scrutiny: The anti-graft agency spent half a year “combing the books” to determine the source of these funds and whether the accounts were being used for illicit financial flows.
The Verdict: “Acted with Integrity”
After a thorough forensic audit and a personal meeting with the cleric, the EFCC concluded that the funds were legitimate ministry donations and humanitarian support:
- The Commendation: Olukoyede stated that when he finally invited Pastor Eze to his office, it wasn’t to prosecute him but to commend him. “We have already done our work. I called you here to commend you,” the EFCC chair told the audience.
- Recognition of Integrity: The commission noted that while they have a duty to investigate petitions, they also have a responsibility to publicly recognize individuals who are found to be operating with transparency and integrity.
A Humorous Encounter
The EFCC Chairman added a lighthearted note to the revelation, admitting he initially struggled to recognize the pastor during their official meeting:
- The Unconventional Attire: Olukoyede joked that Pastor Eze arrived at the EFCC headquarters wearing “baggy trousers, a T-shirt, and a punk hairstyle.” He admitted he almost asked the cleric to “go and bring your pastor” before realizing he was speaking to the founder of the multi-million member New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD) movement himself.
