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Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan has strongly criticised Pastor David Ibiyeomie following the pastor’s recent warning to bloggers and media outlets against posting anything about him or his church.
In a viral video, Pastor Ibiyeomie, founder of Salvation Ministries, issued a strict directive that no one should publish any content about him online, whether positive or negative. The warning sparked widespread backlash, with many accusing the pastor of trying to suppress freedom of the press through intimidation.
Responding in his own video, VeryDarkMan accused the pastor of abusing his influence by threatening to use police power to silence critics.
“With all due respect, sir, you travel to different countries—have you ever seen anyone boast about using the police to suppress people?” he asked. “Saying you’ll arrest people because they talk about you online only proves you’re misusing your influence.”
He explained that such tactics would not work outside Nigeria, where police operate with due process. “You can’t do this abroad because the police there conduct proper investigations. You can’t just command them, no matter your status,” he added.
VeryDarkMan said this misuse of power reflects a wider problem in Nigeria. “This is why I’ve said that even some pastors have contributed to the country’s problems, but people don’t want to hear it.”
Directly addressing Pastor Ibiyeomie, he declared, “If you try to lock someone up for simply talking, we’ll not back down. We’ll stand in front of your church until the person is released. Nobody is afraid of you.”
He further questioned the pastor’s Christian values, arguing that his actions contradict the teachings of Jesus Christ. “It’s clear you’re not Christ-like. You’re not saying what Jesus would say, or doing what He would do. That alone disqualifies you from being called a true pastor.”
Highlighting the importance of freedom of expression, VeryDarkMan said, “There’s freedom of expression. As long as no one is lying about you or defaming you, people have the right to speak.”
He ended by affirming his determination to continue speaking out despite possible consequences. “This is my fair comment. I’m not afraid. I’m from the Niger Delta too. If you try anything, you’ll learn—one way or another.”
The confrontation has intensified discussion around the responsibilities of religious leaders in society and the limits of their authority in the face of public criticism.
Watch him speak below..
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