“We Paid Tithes for Over 20 Years, But When My Mother Died, No One from the Church Showed Up” — Woman’s Heartbreaking Testimony Goes Viral

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A young Nigerian woman has sparked a viral conversation online after sharing an emotional account of how her family was allegedly abandoned by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) despite more than two decades of faithful service and tithing.

In a tweet reposted by @TheBeninBlogger on X (formerly Twitter), the woman revealed that her parents dedicated “twenty-something years” of their lives to the church, paying tithes and actively participating in church activities. However, during their darkest hour, when her mother fell gravely ill, the support they expected never came.

“We spent all we had trying to save my mom,” she wrote, “but eventually, she passed. Not one person from the church attended her funeral. Not one person gave us even five naira.”

She also shared that her elder sister, who had been heavily involved in the church’s choir, suffered serious health issues from singing while unwell, to the point of coughing up blood. Yet, instead of offering help, church officials allegedly called their mother to come and take her daughter home, providing no support or compassion.

The heart-wrenching testimony has triggered widespread debate about the role of Nigerian churches, especially mega congregations like RCCG, in supporting long-time members in need. Many users questioned how churches with significant wealth and influence could neglect those who had given so much in loyalty, time, and money.

While RCCG is yet to respond to the allegation, the story has reignited public scrutiny over the accountability and true purpose of religious institutions in Nigeria. Critics are demanding churches reflect on how they treat their members — not just in life, but also in their most vulnerable moments.

The woman’s story stands as a painful reminder: faith and community are meant to go hand-in-hand — especially when it matters most.