The trial of Abuja-based cleric, Pastor Amos Isah, founder of the Prophetic Victory Voice of Fire Ministry, is set to resume on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Gwarimpa, Abuja.
Isah was arrested last year after a 14-year-old girl accused him of sexually assaulting her in the church’s newly constructed auditorium in the Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT.
Justice Modupe Osho-Adebiyi will preside over the proceedings, which rights advocates and residents describe as a critical stage in the prosecution of the embattled pastor.
The matter has attracted significant public attention, especially after reports surfaced that Isah failed to appear during an earlier court session, raising concerns about possible interference and attempts to stall justice.
Isah is accused of luring the minor into his church’s newly constructed auditorium under false pretences before locking the doors and sexually assaulting her. After the attack, he allegedly gave the victim ₦3000 for medication and threatened to kill her and her family if she revealed what had happened.
Relatives of the victim further alleged that the cleric has a long-standing pattern of preying on minors, often luring them into secluded areas in his car under the guise of spiritual mentorship.
“This girl is just one of many. He has been preying on minors for years,” a family member told SaharaReporters.
The pastor was eventually arrested on June 18, 2025, after the victim’s father filed a formal complaint. The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) completed its investigation, but his arraignment was delayed for weeks, fuelling suspicions of stalling and possible behind-the-scenes negotiations.
SaharaReporters earlier reported that Pastor Amos began pleading for a settlement as the criminal case against him gathered momentum ahead of a fresh court hearing.
Sources familiar with the matter told SaharaReporters that the suspect, who allegedly failed to appear in court during an earlier proceeding, visited the victim’s family at night in an apparent bid to seek forgiveness and persuade them to soften their stance.
SaharaReporters exclusively obtained a video showing the cleric at the victim’s residence, where he was seen pleading with her parents.
The development comes amid growing public outrage over the alleged sexual abuse of the minor, whom community members have described as an “innocent little girl.”
In a video obtained by SaharaReporters on Tuesday, Pastor Amos was seen seated with members of the victim’s family inside their residence during what sources described as a private meeting aimed at seeking resolution.
Sources close to the family said the case has progressed significantly, adding that authorities are preparing for the continuation of proceedings later this week.
“Now Amos is secretly begging; the case is properly starting on May 14,” a source said.
The source added that community members are monitoring the case closely to ensure that justice is not compromised through intimidation, pressure, or private settlement.
Sahara Reporters