Apostle Johnson Suleman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, is under fire after a controversial video of his remarks surfaced on social media Friday, triggering intense backlash.
In the footage, Suleman made alarming claims about the extreme loyalty his supporters in Auchi, Edo State, have towards him—going so far as to suggest that speaking ill of him near his church could cost someone their life.
“If you want to die and you’ve been praying for death, but it hasn’t come, there’s a way to make it happen,” Suleman said in the clip. “Come to Auchi, stand by the front gate of our church, and say something against me. Somebody will kill you, another will bury you, and the third will be doing praise and worship on your dead body.”
The preacher’s comments didn’t end there. He also recalled encounters with self-identified cultists who allegedly took matters into their own hands to deal with those who criticized him.
“I’ve had cult boys bring people to me and say, ‘This boy was insulting you, we beat him and told him to apologize,’” he said. “I asked them, ‘Who are you?’ They said, ‘You no go like who we be, but you don help us.’ Kindness.”
The remarks have since drawn criticism across various platforms, with many calling for a closer look into the implications of such statements. While some interpret his comments as hyperbole or metaphor, others view them as deeply troubling and potentially inciting violence.
Apostle Suleman has not yet issued a clarification or response regarding the public reaction.
