VDM has challenged Pastor David Ibiyeomie after the cleric claimed that people he curses become useless for life.
The online activist demanded that the pastor identify people he had previously cursed and dared him to direct the same words at him.
The exchange, which followed a sermon by the Salvation Ministries founder, has triggered mixed reactions on social media.
Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan, whose real name is Martins Vincent Otse, has challenged Pastor David Ibiyeomie to demonstrate his claimed spiritual power after the cleric made a controversial statement about cursing people.
The activist responded in a video, questioning the pastor’s declaration that anyone he curses becomes useless for life. His reaction has since generated different opinions online.
What Pastor Ibiyeomie said about cursing his critics
During a sermon, Pastor Ibiyeomie of Salvation Ministries warned people against troubling him, claiming that his curses had serious consequences for anyone who crossed him.
The cleric also challenged people to investigate his claim by checking social media platforms for evidence of those he had allegedly cursed.
He said:
“Anyone who tries to trouble me, if I curse you, your own is finished. Check all social media platforms. There is no one I have cursed that is still existing.”
His declaration attracted attention, particularly because of the strong language he used while addressing his critics.
VDM challenges the pastor
Reacting to the sermon, VeryDarkMan questioned the pastor’s statement and demanded that he provide the names of people who had allegedly suffered the consequences of his curses.
The activist also dared Ibiyeomie to direct the same curse at him, challenging the cleric to prove his declaration.
VDM further questioned the use of fear and threats in religious teachings, bringing attention to the relationship between religious authority and public criticism.
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The exchange has added to ongoing conversations about how religious leaders respond to criticism, especially when their statements attract public attention on social media.
Nigerians react to the exchange
The development has generated mixed reactions, with some social media users questioning the pastor’s declaration while others reminded VeryDarkMan of his own previous statements about bringing people down.
Some reactions also criticised religious leaders and expressed concern about the influence of such declarations on church members.
Mr. Inyang (@InyangUkeme) wrote:
“Them no go visit Ebola centre and pray o…”
Pharoah (@realAlaks) wrote:
“What he’s doing is to work on the emotions of the people -using fear & terror to propel gullible members into action! ! “The principle of”the weak man on the precipice!””
Creative Henry (@Creativehenry_) wrote:
“That is exactly what you VDM has said too! Countless times you have said that you can bring anybody down; so my question now is are you GOD?”
Colonial (@FuckCapitalizm) wrote:
“I want him to curse me too 😭 😂”
CHUNO x (@therealchuno) wrote:
“They are all fake pastors using brainless church rats 🐀 to make money and enriching themselves. You see pastors and Nigerian politicans, this are the people you need to fear seriously..”
Iwarifgha (@Iwarifgha1) wrote:
“@DavidIbiyeomie oya o. time to show us your power. 😂”
Watch the video here
VeryDarkMan Challenges Pastor David Ibiyeomie Over Claims That Critics Who Speak Against Him Go Into Non-Existence
“Pastor David Ibiyeomie is a li@r. I dare you to call the social media users you claimed to have c^rsed, who have gone into non-existence. These are the kinds of words pastors use to cage our parents into believing they are supernatural beings. I dare you to pray against me. I want to go into non-existence.”
— VeryDarkMan reacts to a trending video of Pastor David Ibiyeomie claiming that people who speak against him and are cursed by him go into non-existence.
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) November 1, 2026
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