Nigeria, April 14 -- Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has dismissed the concept of the "prosperity gospel", a Christian belief that financial blessing and physical well-being are always God's will for believers.

Mr Osinbajo, a pastor, stated that no such doctrine existed in Christian teaching while responding to Korede Komaiya, the presiding pastor of The Master's Place International Church, during their appearance at a live debate held at Rock of Ages Christian Assembly International (RACAi).

Speaking on the debate topic, the prosperity gospel, Mr Komaiya said he found it difficult when people complained about it.

He added that he was unsure whether some churches preached giving without diligence, noting that it was biblical to enc...