Nigerian cleric Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Prophet Odumeje, has recounted how he allegedly faced attacks after changing his lifestyle and beginning to preach the gospel on the streets of Onitsha, Anambra State.
The cleric made the revelation during an interview with Nedu, where he also spoke about his troubled childhood, describing himself as stubborn and someone who frequently got into fights.
According to Odumeje, his former friends reacted negatively to his new religious lifestyle. He alleged that they attacked him on several occasions and once seized his Bible and megaphone before beating him.
Key Takeaways
- Odumeje discussed his troubled youth: The cleric described himself as stubborn and said he was involved in fights while growing up.
- He recounted being paid to fight: According to his account, some people sought his help in confronting others.
- He said he later began street preaching: Odumeje recalled preaching from street to street in Onitsha with a megaphone.
- He alleged that former friends attacked him: He said they viewed his new lifestyle as a threat and mocked him over his transformation.
- He reported the seizure of his Bible and megaphone: Odumeje said the items were taken from him during one alleged attack.
Odumeje Recalls His Troubled Childhood
During the interview, Odumeje described himself as a dangerous and stubborn person when he was younger.
He said his reputation for fighting made some people approach him when they had disputes with others, particularly when they wanted to confront people they believed had bullied or wronged them.
According to the cleric’s account, some people paid him to fight on their behalf. He said he would collect the money and arrange a time for the confrontation.
Odumeje recalled that the fights often took place around 5 p.m. or 6 p.m., after the Women Market in Onitsha had closed.
He said the confrontations attracted spectators, with people gathering to watch the fights.
These details are based on Odumeje’s recollection during the interview and have not been independently established by the supplied report.
Cleric Says Former Friends Attacked Him After He Began Preaching
Odumeje said his life took a different direction when he began preaching the gospel publicly on the streets of Onitsha.
He recalled carrying a megaphone and Bible as he preached from street to street, but alleged that his former friends did not welcome the change.
According to him, some people mocked his former friends because of his new lifestyle, leading to hostility and repeated confrontations.
Odumeje’s Account of the Alleged Attacks
In the interview, the cleric described his past behaviour, his decision to preach and what he said happened during the alleged attacks.
“I don’t do comedy. I’m a very dangerous man. I was very dangerous and stubborn while growing up. People they pay me for fight. I preach gospel street by street of Onitsha with my megaphone, and many laugh at me. My former friends saw my new lifestyle as a threat because people mocked them over my transformation. They repeatedly attacked me, and on one occasion, they seized my megaphone and Bible before beating me. God never fails or deceives His people”
The statement captures Odumeje’s account of the contrast between his earlier lifestyle and his later decision to preach publicly.
His claim that former friends attacked him and took his religious items remains an allegation made during the interview; the supplied report does not include an independent account from the people he accused.
Odumeje’s Message About His Religious Journey
Odumeje ended his account by expressing his faith in God, saying that God would not fail or deceive those who believe in Him.
His story, as presented in the interview, centres on his recollection of moving away from fighting and towards public preaching.
The supplied report does not provide further details about when the alleged attacks occurred or identify the people involved.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What did Odumeje say happened to him after he began preaching?
Odumeje alleged that his former friends attacked him because of his new religious lifestyle and that they once seized his Bible and megaphone before beating him.
2. Where did Odumeje say he preached the gospel?
He said he preached from street to street in Onitsha, Anambra State, using a megaphone.
3. What did Odumeje say about his childhood?
The cleric described himself as stubborn and said he was known for fighting when he was younger.
4. Did Odumeje say people paid him to fight?
Yes. According to his account during the interview, some people paid him to fight on their behalf when they had disputes with others.
5. Who interviewed Odumeje?
The supplied article says Odumeje made the comments during an interview with Nedu.
6. Did the supplied report independently confirm the alleged attacks?
No. The report presents Odumeje’s account but does not provide independent confirmation or responses from the people he accused.
