“I Will Arrest You, Lock You Up” — Pastor David Ibiyeomie Warns Bloggers in Viral Video
A heated warning has stirred online reactions after Pastor David Ibiyeomie, founder of Salvation Ministries, declared war on bloggers who publish content about him — whether positive or negative.
In a viral video making rounds on social media, the Port Harcourt-based pastor threatened to arrest and lock up any blogger caught posting or twisting his sermons. Even more surprising, he called out some of his own church members, accusing them of being planted spies who allegedly leak and manipulate his messages for social media clout.
"Don’t carry my news. I don’t want your news. You won’t make me popular. I’m already talking to the world. Good or bad, don’t carry my news," he declared in the video.
💬 OPINION: When Pulpits Clash With Platforms
Pastor Ibiyeomie’s outburst reflects a growing tension in Nigeria between religious leaders and the digital press — especially in an age where every sermon is one screen-record away from becoming a headline.
But here’s the truth: The moment a public figure speaks on a public platform, it becomes fair game for public discourse.
Bloggers may sometimes push narratives, yes — but a blanket demand that no one should carry your news goes against the very foundation of free speech, accountability, and public information.
📱 Blogging Isn’t the Enemy — Irresponsibility Is
What’s really at stake here isn’t the existence of bloggers, but the ethics of media reporting. The solution isn’t threats or intimidation. It’s clarification, transparency, and open dialogue.
Instead of threatening to arrest people, why not engage constructively? Share full clips of messages. Provide context. Or better yet — rise above the noise.
If there’s truly a case of slander, legal action can be taken respectfully and professionally.
⚠️ The Risk of Spiritual Authority Becoming Personal Vendetta
There’s a thin line between spiritual leadership and personal aggression. When a pastor publicly threatens to “fight” a young man or declares that “no man of God will pray for you and succeed” — that becomes a misuse of pulpit influence.
The church should be a place of peace, not a courtroom of personal vendettas. While false blogging is problematic, the approach to correction must still reflect Christian principles.
📢 Final Thoughts:
Pastor Ibiyeomie may have valid concerns about misrepresentation, but threats of violence, arrest, and curses are not the way forward — not for a man of God, not for anyone in the public eye.
We’re in a media age where everything said publicly will be analyzed, interpreted, and discussed. That’s the nature of influence. If you don’t want to be quoted, perhaps don’t say it from the pulpit.
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