In a statement issued on Friday, the faith-based group described the claim as false and misleading, stressing that the church has repeatedly stated that it does not own a private jet.
According to the forum, while the church has the capacity to acquire an aircraft for evangelical activities if necessary, it has never claimed ownership of any plane.
A source within the church also refuted the report, saying, “the church has never announced ownership of any aircraft. It is a lie. It is not registered in the name of Dunamis. Members donate to him to use when he wants to go for a special crusade. It is not owned by the church.”
Speaking on behalf of the group, its convener, James Adama, accused those behind the report of deliberately spreading misinformation.
“We further state clearly and unequivocally that the assertion is a fabrication and underscores the reckless misinformation being deliberately spread to mislead the public.
“Spreading false information that harms the reputation of individuals, organisations, or institutions can constitute offences under Nigerian law. This disclaimer serves as formal notice to the general public to discard the said publication as false, fallacious and malicious.
“Therefore, we urge media outlets, bloggers and individuals to verify information from official sources before publication to avoid legal consequences. The church reserves the right to pursue all available legal remedies against those who knowingly disseminate false information intended to cause reputational harm.”
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has recovered the aircraft’s Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) as part of its ongoing investigation into the incident.
The bureau disclosed on Thursday that investigators would proceed with an analysis of the recovered recorders, review technical and operational documents, and conduct interviews relevant to the investigation.
Aviation experts have also called for caution, urging members of the public to refrain from speculation until the investigative process is completed and official findings are released.