Popular gospel musician and radio broadcaster, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, has responded to the public outcry over his recent radio interview with an alleged former assassin turned evangelist. The interview, which featured a man claiming to have used over 80 individuals in ritual practices, stirred controversy as listeners urged Ayefele to reveal the guest’s identity and report him to the authorities.

The Tungba gospel artist faced backlash, with critics accusing him of concealing the identity of a self-confessed former killer. However, Ayefele clarified his position in a phone conversation with viral media personality, Yinka TNT, explaining that he had adhered strictly to the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) guidelines by keeping his guest’s identity confidential.

According to Ayefele, he sought consent from the guest, who preferred to remain anonymous, a decision in line with broadcasting protocols. “The NBC code includes NTBB (Not to be Broadcast) guidelines, and since social media platforms like Facebook entered the scene, we always ask guests if they want their faces shown online. The final decision is theirs,” he explained.

Ayefele further revealed that the guest, who has since reformed, served time in prison before becoming an evangelist. “The individual isn’t a traditional priest but a former assassin. He confessed to having participated in armed robberies along the Osogbo expressway and has been imprisoned eleven times.

During the interview, I asked if he was prepared to face arrest, and he said he was, as he had already served his term and the offences weren’t new,” Ayefele noted.