My ₦80 Million Limousine is a Gift, Bishop Tom Samson Claims

The General Overseer of Christ Royal Family International Church Lagos, Bishop Tom Samson, has finally opened up on the ₦80m Hummer jeep he recently purchased that set tongues wagging.

Samson explained that the luxurious Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) was a gift from someone he ministered to abroad.

Decrying the criticisms that trailed the acquisition which many dismissed as exorbitant, Samson said the issue was blown out of proportion.

The cleric told journalists last week: “That a limo is worth ₦80m does not mean it is bought for ₦80m. Moreover, it was an individual abroad who saw that I like it and bankrolled it, not even a dime from me went into the purchase of the limo.

“He did it in appreciation of the roles I played in his life. Every good car that I have driven came from persons whom I have impacted their lives positively.   Not everyone enjoys such favour.”

He denied allegation of ostentatious living, saying he runs a foundation that empowers the indigents.

According to him: “Tom Samson Foundation also engages in free health services; we have constructed one of the best hospitals in the country at Royal City Iyesi Ota, Ogun State with modern equipment and all our charges are subsidised by Tom Samson Foundation. The aged are treated free.

“We run free medical checkups, distribution of drugs and eye glasses for six communities around Ota, Ogun State.

“Recently, I donated borehole to Iyesi Ota community and gave scholarship to some indigenes of Iyesi Ota in Ogun State.

“Two more boreholes are to be constructed in the first quarter of 2015 in Ijaba and Osuke communities in Ota, Ogun State.”

The educational services of the church, he further stated, are affordable with scholarships to many indigent students.

“I have established well over eight primary and secondary schools in different locations with moderate and affordable school fees while some students are on scholarships.

“I run a private College of Education NCCE approved with best facility and cheapest school fees in the country. Right now we are constructing a university (Monarch University, Ewekoro) that will be one of the best and affordable for the less privileged.”