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Odumeje
Born
Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere

(1982-09-09) 9 September 1982 (age 41)
Imo state, Nigeria
Other namesIndaboski Bahose
The liquid metal
The Lion
OccupationNigerian clergyman
SpouseUju Ohanaemere

Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere (born 9 September 1982),[1] predominantly known as Odumeje, is a wealthy controversial Nigerian clergyman[2] and general overseer of The Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry[3] who is noted for his unorthodox methods of healing and exorcisism of supposedly demon-possessed individuals.[4][5]

Early life

Odumeje was born in Imo State, Nigeria into a family of six children and was the third born child. He had very limited formal education as he dropped out of school at an early age and cited "financial constraints" as the root cause. Prior to becoming a clergyman, he relocated to Anambra State in search of a better life, where he established a business as a struggling leather designer, a profession he would eventually abandon to establish a church.[4]

Controversies

Unorthodox methods of healing

Odumeje's methods of healing attracts negative criticism as it often involves incorporating the signature and finisher moves of WWE wrestlers[6] such as John Cena's "Attitude Adjustment" and Brock Lesnar's "F5"[7] Odumeje executes this by arranging multiple chairs and proceeds to slamming the individual in need of healing on the chairs and after doing so, declared them totally healed. Odumeje's other methods of healing and exorcism includes punching and the optimization of dangerous objects to hit the person in need of healing. His unorthodox methods of healing earned him the title; "The wrestling pastor"[6]

Allegations of stage managing miracles by Ada Jesus

Odumeje had a feud with a former female associate of his referred to as Ada Jesus who accused him of being a false prophet and a charlatan who stage managed miracles with the help of Nigerian veteran actress, Rita Edochie, who helped by providing him individuals willing to feign ailments for a fee. Odumeje proceeded to lay curses on her and declared she would be inflicted with an incurable disease, coincidentally, she became terribly ill with a kidney related ailment which caused her to be completely paralyzed and caused her to lose her ability of speech.[8][9][10][11] Her condition defied medical science as medical professionals could not explain why despite their efforts to treat her, her health condition continued to deteriorate. As a last resort the family of Ada Jesus, brought her in her bedridden state to the church of Odumeje and pleaded on her behalf that he reverses the curses he placed on her. Odumeje vehemently refused and stated that he would never forgive her[12][13][14] and stated that he'd ensure she'd be paralyzed for life whilst Rita Edochie stated that she would never get well and would die prematurely from that illness. Odumeje also stated that he'd ensure the same fate befalls all members of her family.[14] On 11 April 2021, Rita Edochie forgave her and Odumeje also forgave her on 17 April 2021 and donated ₦1 million for her treatment which Ada Jesus's mother openly rejected.[15][16][17][18] Ada Jesus died on 21 April 2021.[19][20]

Unorthodox method of conducting a church service

Odumeje's church services include the singing of circular Nigerian music which contains profanities and illicit content which aren't compatible with conventional Christian doctrines and conducts. Odumeje's church services also incorporates the abuse of the Nigerian naira as he sprays money and proceeds to step on it, this drew an inordinate amount of criticism so much so that the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria called for his arrest in 2020.[21]

Alleged relationship to Eddy Nawgu

His marriage to his wife was controversial because Nigerian media outlets published articles which claimed that he was married to the daughter of Eddy Nawgu and whatever spiritual powers Odumeje had, he learnt and acquired by studying the clandestine personal journal of Eddy Nawgu who was an infamous black magician prior his public execution. Odumeje ferociously denied this and called it a malicious and deliberate attempt to tarnish his image.[22][5]

Condescending remarks about Pericoma Okoye and the people of Arondizuogu

Odumeje made condescending remarks about the deceased Pericoma Okoye who was the former prime minister of Arondizuogu who he claimed was insignificant whilst alive and had achieved nothing substantial other than bearing the title "Lion of Africa" and practicing black magic which could not save him from death.[23] Odumeje also mocked the people of Arondizuogu by calling them a poverty stricken town who had no millionaires[23] and only had the practice of sorcery as their sole achievement. Odumeje came under severe criticism for his comments and would eventually officially apologize to the people of Arondizuogu.[24][25]

Threat to kill anyone writing negative things about him

Odumeje claimed he had spiritual powers and would kill anyone who wrote anything negative about him no matter how much they concealed their identity, he claimed he could spiritually tell who they were and would proceed to kill them spiritually.[26]

Feud with Zubby Michael

Odumeje had a brief feud with Nollywood actor named Zubby Michael. Odumeje and Zubby were friends before they became notable and maintained their friendship after they both attained notability. Zubby Michael attained commercial success in the competitive Nigerian movie industry relatively fast and media publications ascribed his success to his friendship with Odumeje whom they claimed to be his pastor and spiritual leader who allegedly gave him spiritual powers to succeed in the Nigerian movie industry. Zubby Michael released a video denouncing Odumeje as his pastor[27] and claimed he hardly ever went to his church, which wasn't true as multiple video camera's caught Zubby Michael in Odumeje's church and of which in one of such videos, showed Zubby Michael kneeling before Odumeje whilst Odumeje prayed for him. Odumeje voiced his disappointment at Zubby Michael for disowning him but declared that he wasn't going to harm him spiritually due to their friendship. Both would eventually reconcile and cite miscommunication as the root of their feud.[28][29]

Source of alleged spiritual powers and wealth

The source of Odumeje's alleged "spiritual powers" and wealth has been a topic of great interest to Nigerians, especially to the Igbo people of Nigeria. A school of thought postulated that his display of supernatural abilities was due to the fact that he came in contact with the journal of Eddy Nawgu and his wealth to be through studying the clandestine section of Eddy Nawgu's journal that references creating wealth through metaphysical methods. These were however never substantiated. Odumeje denied practicing occultism or reading the personal journal of Eddy Nawgu and stated his powers were given to him by God and so was his wealth.[30][31]

Reception

Odumeje's methods of healing and his amoral approach to conduct within his church has earned him negative criticism. In April 2020, Matthew Ashimolowo who is the general overseer of Kingsway International Christian Centre dubbed Odumeje a false prophet and charlatan.[32][33]

Despite the relatively huge amount of controversies that trail Odumeje, he maintains a good relationship with the Nigerian entertainment industry as Nigerian entertainers, Flavour, Rita Edochie, Yul Edochie,[34] and Zubby Michael, are often in attendance during his Sunday church service or are spotted with him at private events.[28]

Pseudoscientific claims

In 2019, Odumeje claimed he could defy the laws of physics and walk on water. He later denied ever making such assertions despite video evidence of him saying such at his church service were being published and circulated on cyberspace.[35]

In 2020, Odumeje stated that he could bring back to life anyone pronounced and certified dead by medical professionals.[36][37] A feat he was never able to prove or demonstrate.[5]

Personal life

Odumeje is married to Uju Ohanaemere[38] and have five children.

References

  1. ^ "Prophet Odumeje urges FG to lift proscription of IPOB as terror group". Vanguard News. 11 June 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Abia gov suspends CoS Agbazuere after spraying cash on Pastor Odumeje". Punch Newspapers. 6 December 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  3. ^ editing (6 December 2020). "Abia Governor Suspends Chief Of Staff Agbazuere After Spraying Cash On Controversial Pastor Odumeje". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Who is Prophet Chukwuemeka Odumeje? a.k.a the Indaboski Bahose". Clacified. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  5. ^ a b c "Prophet Odumeje unmasked". The Sun Nigeria. 9 August 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  6. ^ a b Falade, Faderera (15 November 2019). "'Wrestling Pastor', Chukwuemeka Odumeje Has A Word For His Critics". Naija News. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  7. ^ Falade, Faderera (15 November 2019). "'Wrestling Pastor', Chukwuemeka Odumeje Has A Word For His Critics". Naija News. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  8. ^ Oloruni, Sola (20 February 2021). "Comedian Ada Jesus begs for financial assistance over kidney problem". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  9. ^ "Latest gist on Ada Jesus, Prophet Odumeje, Rita Edochie and Chi Marine Temple palava". BBC News Pidgin. 12 April 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  10. ^ "The full details behind Rita Edochie, Prophet Odumeje and Ada Jesus drama | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  11. ^ "Mixed reactions over Prophet Odumeje, comedienne Ada Jesus' saga". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 12 April 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  12. ^ "Comedienne Ada Jesus is Dead!". Delphnews Media | All-Round News. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  13. ^ "Prophet Odumeje refuses to Forgive Sick Comedian Ada Jesus Suffering From Kidney Disease After She 'Insulted Him' Several Times And Called Him Fake". YabaLeftOnline. 11 April 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  14. ^ a b Ososanya, Tunde (12 April 2021). "Prophet Odumeje, Rita Edochie vow never to forgive Ada Jesus". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  15. ^ Ojo, James (12 April 2021). "Rita Edochie: Ada Jesus' predicaments have vindicated me… stop insulting Odumeje". The Cable Lifestyle. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  16. ^ Dada, Adekunle (18 April 2021). "Video: Odumeje Forgives Ada Jesus, Offers Her Family N1 Million For Her Treatment". Within Nigeria. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  17. ^ Arogbonlo, Israel (21 April 2021). "The Genesis to Revelation of Ada Jesus' death". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  18. ^ Maymunah, Ajetunmobi. "What We need is Forgiveness not His Money: Ada Jesus' Mum Says as She Rejects N1m from Prophet Odumeje". Legit.ng. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  19. ^ "Nigerian Comedian Ada Jesus don die". BBC News Pidgin. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  20. ^ "BREAKING: Ada Jesus dies two days after celebrating birthday". Vanguard News. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  21. ^ NNADOZIE, Edmund. Catholic Church, Nigerian Face: Toward A Nigerian Christian Anthropology (Thesis). Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN).
  22. ^ Editor, Abn Tv (30 April 2020). "My Wife Is Not Related To Late Eddy Nawgu, Prophet Odumeje Cries Out". ABN TV. Retrieved 13 April 2021. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  23. ^ a b Emmanuel, Akerele Oluwatobiloba (9 May 2020). "Odumeje in trouble for insulting Pericoma and Arondizuogu". Nigeria Latest News Today. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  24. ^ Chukindi, Joe (30 May 2020). "Anambra Prophet, Odumeje apologizes to Arondizuogu, Awka people". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  25. ^ "Prophet Ohanaemere 'Odumeje' apologises to Arondizuogu, Awka people – News Monitor". Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  26. ^ "I'll kill all those Nonsense Writing about Me-Odumeje Warns Nigerians (Video) - Opera News". za.opera.news. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  27. ^ "'Don't be stupid. Odumeje is my guy, not my pastor' – Zubby Michael tackles critics". TheCable Lifestyle. 10 May 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  28. ^ a b "Odumeje: 'He's not my pastor' - Popular Nollywood actor, Zubby Michael denies Anambra prophet [VIDEO]". Daily Post Nigeria. 11 May 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  29. ^ Oloruni, Sola (11 May 2020). "Actor Zubby Michael calls out people saying he got spiritual powers from Odumeje". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  30. ^ Nseyen, Nsikak (13 May 2020). "Popular Anambra prophet, Odumeje finally reveals source of wealth, power [VIDEO]". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  31. ^ Owolawi, Taiwo (13 May 2020). "Nigerian preacher Prophet Odumeje speaks on source of his money and power". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  32. ^ ""We now have charlatans in Church"- Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo". OYO Gist. 15 April 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  33. ^ "Pastor Ashimolowo of KICC shades Prophet Odumeje - Opera News". ng.opera.news. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  34. ^ "Yul Edochie wishes Odumeje, (Indahoski) Happy Birthday " How google love my site?". 2.bosa.org.ua. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  35. ^ Sunday, Philips (9 August 2019). "Prophet Odumeje Breaks Silence On Plans To Walk On Water". Naija News. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  36. ^ "Popular Prophet Who Vowed To Raise Dead Bodies Today, See His Pictures With Pastor Odumeje - Opera News". ng.opera.news. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  37. ^ "From secular dance to self-praise, dramatic deliverance sessions... meet Odumeje, the 'Indaboski'". TheCable Lifestyle. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  38. ^ Yaakugh, Kumashe (17 May 2020). "Odumeje's wife is not related to Eddy Nawgu - Rita Edochie says, shares photos". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
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