A pastor named Anosike has reportedly informed his congregation that their January salary is meant for him, and not for the church.
He went on to say that if his followers consider him as their spiritual father, they should present him with their first income of the year, and such an honour would bring them blessings.
The pastor claimed that he is not afraid of any backlash or criticism, and he also stated in a viral video that he would return the money if his members did not testify by the middle of the year after donating their January salary to him.
“This month salary is your first fruit of the year, it is for me, not for church. I want to challenge you, by the spirit of God, I fear nobody and I fear no criticisms.
“If you call me your spiritual father, this month salary is your first fruit of the year, It is for me, not for church. It is for this altar, it is for this oracle, it is for this vessel, this one God has prepared.
“It is for my welfare, if you honor me with the first fruit of your first year, by the middle of this year, if you don’t testify, come back, I’ll give back to you.
“You will see wonders, covenant with my spirit, Paul said, though I be absent, but I am present in the spirit. I’ve judged you, I may not be visible to you, but I am watching in the realms.
“This year I’m going to show you mysteries in the scriptures. The men who got used were men of realms and God is restoring the realms.
‘If you call me your father or your mentor or you’re a son of this house, make sure it’s done,” he said.
