David Abioye Launches New Church Seven Months After Leaving Winners Chapel

David Abioye, the former vice-president of Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners Chapel, is set to begin Sunday morning services starting May 4.

KanyiDaily recalls that David Abioye, along with Thomas Aremu, stepped down from their roles at Living Faith in October 2024 after the church introduced a new administrative policy.

This policy set the retirement age for leaders at 55 years. At the time of their retirement, Aremu was 67 and Abioye was 63.

The updated rules also stated that future leaders would only be allowed to serve one or two seven-year terms, with any extension needing approval from the church’s Board of Trustees.

After retiring, David Abioye launched a non-denominational ministry, holding evening fellowships every Sunday.

During the fellowship on April 27, Abioye announced that services would now move to Sunday mornings, starting at 8 a.m.

“Very important information. From next Sunday by the grace of God, our service is migrating to morning. Hallelujah. And the time is 8am. God bless you mightily in Jesus’ name,” he told the congregation.

Abioye had earlier made it clear that his new ministry was based on a divine instruction, not personal ambition.

He also encouraged members to focus on personal spiritual growth as the key to strengthening the larger body.

KanyiDaily recalls that former Kogi State Senator, Dino Melaye voiced his disapproval over Bishop David Abioye’s absence from Shiloh 2024, the annual event hosted by the Living Faith Church Worldwide.