[2] Oke was born on 8 September 1956 in Kasumu village, Egbeda local government area of Oyo State, Nigeria.

[4] During his time at the university, he felt called to the ministry and became associated with influential figures in Nigerian Christianity, including Enoch Adeboye, Kumuyi, Benson Idahosa, and David Oyedepo.

[5] Oke formally responded to his calling in December 1975 and established Sword of the Spirit Ministries in Ibadan, Oyo State, following his university education.

[8] He hosts "The Voice of the Lord", a daily broadcast aired on Nigeria national radio and television stations FRCN and NTA, Ibadan.

He also leads The Nigeria Turning Point, a prayer and intercession programme in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

[17][18] Oke received an honorary doctorate from All Nations for Christ Bible Institute in November 1991 for his contributions to world evangelism, under the auspices of Oral Roberts University.