VDM dares Pastor Ibiyeomie to curse him, calls out religious manipulation tactics

Social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) publicly challenged Pastor David Ibiyeomie to "curse" him after the cleric claimed "anyone I curse becomes useless for life." In a video reaction posted November 1, VDM demanded Ibiyeomie name specific people he had cursed, calling him a liar.

VDM accused some pastors of using supernatural threats to control followers—particularly pressuring mothers through fear. He questioned why clerics threaten hardship for unpaid tithes, citing the biblical instruction to "bless those who persecute you" rather than curse. VDM also challenged Ibiyeomie's alleged claim of giving God one million dollars, noting the pastor reportedly did not own a house at the time.

The exchange highlights ongoing tension between Nigerian social media critics and prominent religious figures over accountability, financial transparency, and spiritual authority. Ibiyeomie leads Salvation Ministries, headquartered in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

For church members and observers: this confrontation underscores the importance of distinguishing spiritual guidance from coercive control. Financial demands backed by threats of supernatural harm are red flags. The Bible passage VDM referenced (Luke 6:28) explicitly instructs blessing, not cursing, one's enemies.

What responsibility do followers have to question leaders who monetize fear? And how should religious institutions self-regulate to prevent exploitation?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/01/curse-me-i-dare-you-vdm-fires-back-at-david-ibiyeomie/