A Nigerian man has shared a distressing account of his encounter with a clergyman he described as a 'fake pastor,' an experience that has left him seeking spiritual healing months later.
A Troubling Church Experience
In a viral post on the social media platform X, the user identified as @mekwafendi narrated how he attended a church several months ago, influenced by his family, particularly his mother. He stated that during prayer sessions, the pastor engaged in unusual practices that caused him significant discomfort.
The core of his distress stemmed from the pastor placing different types of supplements on his head as part of supposed spiritual rituals. Instead of feeling spiritually uplifted, the man said these actions left him confused, scared for his safety, and emotionally troubled.
Seeking Healing and Cutting Ties
The impact of the church visit did not end when he stopped attending. The man disclosed that he has been undergoing a series of deliverance sessions in an effort to recover from what he believes are the lingering negative effects of the encounter.
He explained that the situation became so severe that he made the difficult decision to distance himself from both the pastor and his mother, who had sponsored his involvement with the church. He prioritized his personal safety, deciding never to return to the establishment.
In his own words from the post: "I am still taking deliverance from the last church I attended some months ago, no type of supplements that fake pastor didn't use to lay on my head through my sponsorship of my mum. I have left my mum and the pastor, decided not to attend his church again for my safety first. Things are really happening beyond the physical."
Nigerians React to the Viral Story
The man's story sparked a flood of reactions from other Nigerians on social media, leading to a broader discussion about modern Christian practices.
User Williams Idopise commented on the perceived insecurity, saying: "I thought when you give your life to Christ you have every protection you need as a believer, but all this prayer merchants is making one feel insecure as if the grace of God is no longer sufficient for you except you follow their protocol of continuous binding and casting."
Another user, Matthew, pointed to internal issues within Christianity: "We have serious problems in christianity and the reason is simply because we christians are the author of it... I have never seen muslim dragged their Iman, are they perfect? Let correct in love."
Tipcy offered a critical view of sermon content: "keep saying this. Pastors are few, almost all their sermons are 70% motivational words, 20% financial analysis, then 10% Biblical references to buttress and support their above two points."
Samuel Effiong advised listening to one's spirit and recommended specific preachers like Gbile Akanni and Kumuyi. Meanwhile, a user named Tao, who identified as Muslim, observed: "I’m a Muslim. You are right. I have been to several 'island' churches and they sound more like motivational speakers with gospel music and all types of payment methods."
The conversation also touched on the role of pastors, with Shantel Ogechi stating that winning souls is primarily an evangelist's duty, not a pastor's. This was countered by Chris, who cited Mark 16:15, asserting that winning souls is a commandment for all believers.
The story was originally published on December 15, 2025, by Legit.ng author Ankrah Shalom, highlighting yet another personal account that fuels ongoing debates about faith, exploitation, and spiritual safety in Nigeria.
