Fake Testimony Scandal: Enugu Woman Granted ₦1 Million Bail After Viral Church Confession
How a Fabricated House Purchase Landed Loveth Alo Helen in Court
An Enugu Magistrate Court has granted ₦1 million bail to Loveth Alo Helen, a 32-year-old woman who was arraigned for giving a fake testimony at the Zion Prayer Movement Outreach (ZPMO) in Lagos.
Helen’s shocking confession went viral after she claimed to have purchased a ₦200 million house, a testimony she delivered in front of the congregation of Prophet Ebuka Obi. The claim quickly unraveled, sparking outrage on social media and leading to legal action.
How the Fake Testimony Unfolded
The controversy began when Helen’s appearance in a viral video at Prophet Ebuka Obi’s church caught the attention of an individual in Enugu. The person, who recognized Helen outside a shop, compared her to the woman in the church’s testimony clip and shared the video online.
As the video gained traction, so did the backlash. Prophet Obi himself denounced the testimony, claiming he was unaware of the fabrication.
“I never knew the lady lied about her ₦200 million house testimony,” Obi clarified.
Prophet Ebuka Obi
Further investigations revealed that the property Helen claimed to own, a five-bedroom duplex located at Plot 16, WTC Estate, Enugu, actually belonged to Emmanuel Asogwa — sparking a full-blown scandal.
Legal Trouble and Court Arraignment
Helen was arrested and charged with:
- Obtaining by false pretence with intent to defraud
- Defamation of character
- Attempting to commit a felony by trying to sell the property
When the case was called before Magistrate S.O. Chukwuani, Helen pleaded not guilty to the charges. The court subsequently granted her ₦1 million bail, with a surety in like sum.
The magistrate ruled that the surety must present three years’ tax clearance as part of the bail conditions. The case was then adjourned to April 9, 2025, for further hearing.
Helen’s Defense: “It Was By Faith”
Following her arraignment, Helen defended her testimony, claiming it was a declaration of faith and not an attempt to deceive.
“I did the testimony claiming that I will get it. Nobody arranged anything with me, and I did not collect anything from anybody,” she insisted.
Helen added that she had previously inspected the property and expressed interest in buying it, which she said was why she testified with confidence.
Loveth Alo Helen
What Happens Next?
As the April 9, 2025 hearing approaches, this case continues to spark conversations online, raising questions about the veracity of testimonies in religious spaces and the legal implications of false claims.
Whether Helen’s actions were genuine faith or an attempt to mislead, the legal system now holds the answer — and the Nigerian public will be watching closely.
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