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When Will Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Be Arrested For Spreading Injurious Falsehood? by ExAngel007(f): 2:09pm On Apr 07, 2020 |
In Nigeria, to infract the law and escape retribution be a cleric or a politician under the sanctuary of the government of the day. Pastors and imams emanate and fecundate fake news and hate speech without scruples because of some seeming ‘’self-immunity’’ effectuated by the sensitivity of religion here. Clerics in the country defy the law unabashedly and with unrestrained arrogance. And when there is an attempt to hold them to account the refrain becomes ‘’our religion is under attack’’ by unbelievers. On March 22, 2020, David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church, better known as ‘’Winners’ Chapel’’, held services against the advisory and restriction on religious gathering by the Ogun state government. This was at the time the figure of COVID-19 cases in the country was creeping. The police were said to have advised the bishop not to proceed with the religious activities, but he ignored them and persisted in his insouciance against lawful authority. Oyedepo even bragged at the service: “Shutting down churches would be like shutting down hospitals. There are many, many places that would never have any medical solution but in church.’’ Also, at the weekend, a televised falsehood by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome rippled on social media channels. The pastor claimed coronavirus is illusory; that it is a grand conspiracy of the bastions of a ‘’New World Order’’, and that it is spawned by 5G – fifth generation mobile technology. Hear him: “Don’t think what is happening right now has to do with a virus. It’s not a virus. The world has chosen to be deceived. As they have been deceived many times before. ‘’If you still don’t yet know what is going on, know today; it’s not about the coronavirus. This is basically a group of people serving a devilish cause trying to checkmate humanity to hell. Don’t be ignorant, neither silent. This isn’t a time to sit on the fence because there is no fence. This isn’t about religion because as you can see, there isn’t one either. It boils down to two options: Life or Death.’’ The pastor dug the pits of ignorance deeper and cited a movie ‘Divergent’ to buttress his claim. ‘’There’s a movie called ‘Divergent’ from 2014. That’s what the groups that are interested in the new world order are up to, to put vaccine in your body containing a digital ID, by which you as a human being can be controlled, you cease to be yourself,” he said. Not yet done, he re-affirmed himself in another televised show of dopiness. He claimed the federal government locked down Abuja, Lagos and Ogun to install 5G, icing the misinformation with fiction that 5G technology killed people in Wuhan, China, not coronavirus. “The federal government was pushed to lock down Abuja and Lagos specifically. Why? Because of 5G in Abuja and Lagos. Because they already tested 5G in Abuja and they’re digging in Lagos,’’ he claimed. “They’re engaged in the draining in Lagos. That is why the federal government had to shut down Abuja and Lagos so that the 5G could be installed. And there are other cities planned for. “As I said before, what kills people in Wuhan was not coronavirus. It was the 5G. If you say it’s not, then tell us how you discovered yours.” This fish story by Oyakhilome catalysed and even diffused through educated membranes like native perfume. The implication of which is a strain on the fight against COVID-19 in the country. Since the famous cleric said 5G technology is responsible for coronavirus why should those taken in by this fable take the necessary precautions against the disease? The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) dispelled the inveracity –though I do not think it is enough until Oyakhilome is arrested and made to face the mortalities of his crime of spreading injurious misinformation. To clear the fouled air, the NCC said: ‘’There is no correlation between 5G Technology and COVID-19. 5G is an advancement on today’s 4G technology, designed to transform the world positively. 5G is a fifth generation of mobile technology which is an improvement on today’s 4G technology with enhanced capabilities. The 5G technology provides the platform for new and emerging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data to improve the way we live and work.’’ The commission also explained in a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ column that: ‘’5G technology will transform the world by connecting everything with everybody. It will create millions of jobs, it will add billions of dollars to the economy (GDP), and can solve some of our problems such as insecurity and improve governance and efficiency in the society.’’ On whether the radiation from 5G is different from those of 2G, 3G and 4G? It said: ‘’No, they all belong to the same class of Non-ionizing Radiation.’’ Really, we live in a country where ordinary citizens are harassed and hounded into prison for ventilating their opinions under a highly contentious law – Cybercrime Act. Journalists and bloggers have been the biggest casualties of this law. Why is Oyakhilome not being charged under this same law for misinformation? Is he above the law? As a matter of fact, what Oyakhilome has done has the propensity of rolling back the gains made in the fight against COVID-19 and also of derailing efforts at containing the spread of the disease. Also, I think what he has done can be termed a terrorist act for its capability of leading citizens astray to mass death and certain doom. He should be held to account. If he escapes the law on this, then the government has no moral authority to arrest any Nigerian who spreads fake news. Fredrick Nwabufo is a writer and journalist Twitter: @FredrickNwabufo https://www.thecable.ng/when-will-pastor-chris-oyakhilome-be-arrested-for-spreading-injurious-falsehood 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: When Will Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Be Arrested For Spreading Injurious Falsehood? by GraGra247(m): 2:10pm On Apr 07, 2020 |
Honestly I also think he should be arrested. 2 Likes |
Re: When Will Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Be Arrested For Spreading Injurious Falsehood? by afroniger: 2:17pm On Apr 07, 2020 |
It won't happen. He is in the league of the 'untouchables'. Immediately he is picked up his followers would turn it into a political/religious matter. They will even further attribute such arrest as a 'prophesied' sign and wonder of the 'end-times'. The existence of his likes confirms to me that there's no 'God' anywhere. How can a real, good and powerful god allow his likes to continue using his name to not only enrich themselves but also deceive multiple millions without consequences?? 3 Likes |
Re: When Will Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Be Arrested For Spreading Injurious Falsehood? by ivolt: 2:23pm On Apr 07, 2020 |
Oyakhilomen is a fraudster right from his university days. Unfortunately, he can't be arrested due to freedom of speech. He is a well-known womanizer who started with embezzling fellowship funds and threatening members who dare question him. He then graduated to hiring actors for his "atmosphere for miracles" or forcing people to claim they are healed while he neglects them after the show. OBJ was so furious at his deceptions that he banned airing miracles on TV. Due to his dwindling fortunes and inability to stage believable "miracles", he needed to reinvent himself and what better times than this Coronavirus episode? As an experienced scammer, he couldn't let the opportunity to escape him just like Dino. Chris is now a conspiracy loony hiding behind the pastor's robe. Remember that he is a liar, adulterer, and divorcee. By their fruit, you shall know them. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/369651-uk-govts-probe-uncovers-massive-fraud-in-oyakhilomes-christ-embassy.html 3 Likes |
Re: When Will Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Be Arrested For Spreading Injurious Falsehood? by ERockson: 2:31pm On Apr 07, 2020 |
Your hate for pastors will kill you in no distant time. Tell us the last time Oyedepo did Sunday service, March 22. Why single out Pastor Oyedepo without mentioning Imams in the Northern part of the country that are still worshiping till last week. Pastor Chris Oyakilomhe is entitled to his opinion and he's not the only person that believe in that conspiracy theory. So the writer of this mess should keep shut |
Re: When Will Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Be Arrested For Spreading Injurious Falsehood? by Nobody: 2:36pm On Apr 07, 2020 |
Jealousy no go kill these people o. I don't see why the foolish writer tagged pastor Chris when he hasn't in anyway disregarded the government/laws, all he did was air his opinion on the controversial 5g. And i don't see why the op would turn it to a Chris Oyakilome thread (we have seen oyedepo insult the government and disregarded it's laws and heaven didn't fall) We have seen Junaid Mohammed threaten the peace of this country alongside his muric slave |
Re: When Will Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Be Arrested For Spreading Injurious Falsehood? by Nobody: 2:41pm On Apr 07, 2020 |
ivolt:All this epistle and lies over what? It seems Christ Embassy rejected your terrorist application as gateman before 1 Like
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Re: When Will Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Be Arrested For Spreading Injurious Falsehood? by ivolt: 3:01pm On Apr 07, 2020 |
Mikehot:Thank you for posting the face of a conman. You are just a kid, ask your elders about the exploits of scammer Chris. They will tell you if they are not the fearful type. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/369651-uk-govts-probe-uncovers-massive-fraud-in-oyakhilomes-christ-embassy.html |
Re: When Will Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Be Arrested For Spreading Injurious Falsehood? by LordReed(m): 5:03pm On Apr 07, 2020 |
afroniger: These pastors and priests can rape someone right in the church and go scot free and some people will like to imagine there is a god sitting in space watching all of that and doing absolutely nothing. What a piece of crap. |
Re: When Will Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Be Arrested For Spreading Injurious Falsehood? by newmi(m): 5:08pm On Apr 07, 2020 |
ExAngel007: This is complete rubbish and baseless lack substance and credence. |
Re: When Will Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Be Arrested For Spreading Injurious Falsehood? by newmi(m): 5:13pm On Apr 07, 2020 |
ivolt: Its amazing how fools speak of such things they know not... People just sit in the comfort their homes and type unrealistic none sense without evidences, my question for you would be; when did he scam you, how much was it whether in kind or cash, please hope you reported to the police? If you have no credible answers to these, please stop talking for the sake of talking because it's practically intelligentsia and makes people look stupid. Thank you |
Re: When Will Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Be Arrested For Spreading Injurious Falsehood? by petra1(m): 5:20pm On Apr 07, 2020 |
ivolt: How did he scam? He scam you? Or dem say? |
Re: When Will Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Be Arrested For Spreading Injurious Falsehood? by sophiap: 5:59pm On Apr 07, 2020 |
ivolt: If he has been a fraudster right form his university days and so many years later he is well respected all over the world and affecting lives globally. That even though he doesn't even know someone like you exist, his success his bothering you so much that you have to make him your news and topic of discussion, dont you think you should join his gang and become one. At least you can make some impact with your life. Because I dont think even your next door neighbour know you or care enough to talk about you. Have you have made any impact even amongst your family members, do they even know you exist, will anyone want to be identified with you. Because people will only want to talk about and identify with a success and someone who makes global impact. That's why you would want to talk about him and say negative things because you are jealous of him. Imagine you knew him right from his university days and you're still in the slum where you can still say nasty things about other successful people. If you had know you would crawled and followed him at the university. It's not too late to follow him, you still can 1 Like |
Re: When Will Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Be Arrested For Spreading Injurious Falsehood? by sophiap: 6:03pm On Apr 07, 2020 |
**PLEASE WATCH ASAP BEFORE IT IS TAKEN DOWN** https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=xf-qv9o8nq8&fbclid=IwAR3zbFBxRR5_63rBzAo499l2FFpaaKkIW7WD8f9Bx8Vj9LAPLnYlmEYrVxY |
Re: When Will Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Be Arrested For Spreading Injurious Falsehood? by newmi(m): 6:06pm On Apr 07, 2020 |
sophiap:A word is enough for the wise |
Re: When Will Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Be Arrested For Spreading Injurious Falsehood? by Kokaine(m): 11:14am On Apr 11, 2020 |
ivolt:Sleeping Nigeria. They only know how to go after sowore. What this pastor said is filled with so much anti government rent that he should be jailed. |
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