Pastor David Ibiyeomie, founder of Salvation Ministries, has issued a strong warning to bloggers and online commentators, threatening arrest and detention for anyone who publishes negative or misleading reports about him.
In a widely circulated video on social media, the cleric accused some bloggers of deliberately twisting his messages and claimed that certain church members are covertly working against him by spreading false information.
Pastor Ibiyeomie declared that he would no longer tolerate misrepresentation or defamatory reports. He vowed to take firm and decisive action against anyone who “crosses the line,” warning that future offenses would not be met with any mercy or warnings.
The pastor said, “My type when I go after people, they will now send people to come and beg. So I’m warning you for the last time. Next time, there will be nothing like a warning. If you dare it… I will deal with you.”
He also addressed those who criticize his approach, preempting backlash over his readiness to use the police to take action against detractors. “Don’t come back to say this man of God is now using the police to arrest people. I will arrest you, I will lock you up. I don’t care,” he asserted.
Ibiyeomie further called on members of his church and the public to avoid carrying or spreading negative news about him or his ministry. “Don’t carry my news. I don’t want your news. You won’t make me popular,” he said.
He accused some church insiders of planting stories and inciting bloggers to distort his messages, undermining the spiritual work of the church. “Some of you in this church are part of it. They plant you inside the church, and instead of you listening to the message and getting blessed, you pick one thing and twist it,” he added.
Pastor Ibiyeomie concluded with a stern personal challenge, saying, “My gospel is before you slap, I slap you. I am not that kind of pastor. Young man, I will fight you.”
This statement has sparked debate online, raising questions about the limits of freedom of expression and the role of religious leaders in handling criticism.
