

Fiery Nigerian cleric and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has once again ignited public outrage after a chilling video surfaced online showing him boasting that critics who speak against him near his Auchi church risk being killed — and even celebrated in death by his followers.
In the viral footage making rounds on social media Friday, Suleman bragged, “If you want to die and it hasn’t happened yet, just come to Auchi, stand at our church gate and speak against me. One person will kill you, another will bury you, and the third will do praise and worship on your corpse.”
The shocking remarks, which he claimed were a testament to his congregation’s loyalty, have drawn swift condemnation and reignited accusations of cult affiliations within his ministry. Suleman even recounted an instance where self-proclaimed cult members claimed to have beaten a critic on his behalf and brought him for an apology.
Critics say this kind of rhetoric emboldens violence, fuels dangerous fanaticism, and erodes the line between faith and fearmongering. Human rights groups have already begun calling for an investigation into his comments and the alleged acts of violence mentioned.
This isn’t the first time Apostle Suleman has courted controversy. From his bold political commentary—recently blaming Nigerians for voting “a man with no manifesto” into power—to his clashes with entertainers and public figures, Suleman continues to stir the waters of religion and politics in Nigeria.
With this latest outburst, many are questioning how far religious influence can go before it crosses into open incitement—and why there seems to be little accountability when religious leaders make dangerous declarations.