Controversy surrounds Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, the founder of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), as a leaked voice note surfaces in which he allegedly placed a curse on the Happie Boys, Matthew Precious Kelechi and Amakor Johnson.
News About Nigeria reports that the curse came after the boys publicly expressed their grievances about dropping out of school in Cyprus.
The Happie Boys, known for their viral dance videos as former security guards at Chicken Republic, shared the voice note on their Instagram account.
In the recording, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere can be heard berating the boys and expressing his disappointment in their behavior.
He accuses them of ingratitude and vows that they will never find success or escape a life of poverty.
The pastor said:
“I place this curse from the pain in my heart that doing good becomes evil. That whosoever, no matter who that person is, that I used…
“He didn’t pay one kobo, he didn’t spend one naira, it is from offering and tithe that people drop on the altar. What other pastors use in buying private jets, I say let me use it to help you.
“Now, I do you good, you use evil to pay me, you will remain poor forever. You can never achieve anything in life. As long as, whether anywhere you are, you will suffer poverty. You can never achieve. You can’t even buy one plot of land.
“If there’s other clothes you’ve bought through the money I used in sending you to Cyprus, you will sell those clothes to feed. You will become so wretched.”
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The revelation of the voice note has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the actions and influence of religious leaders.
Many social media users have criticized the pastor for his harsh words and alleged misuse of spiritual authority.