A self-acclaimed pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Bola Abiodun, has sparked outrage online after issuing what he described as a “death curse” against a United Kingdom-based feminist, Tomisin, following a heated exchange on X.
The controversy began during a conversation about harassment women face in workplaces.
While debating the issue, Pastor Abiodun argued that feminists often exaggerate such experiences and fail to focus on what he termed “real-life enjoyment.”
Tomisin pushed back, urging him to emphasize raising boys with clear boundaries rather than downplaying women’s complaints.
The argument escalated when Tomisin addressed him as “Mr. Bola” instead of “Pastor Dr. Mr. Bola.”
The cleric took offence and publicly rebuked her for what he considered disrespect.
She, however, doubled down, at one point intentionally switching from a capital “M” to a lowercase “m” while referring to him, further intensifying the clash.
In a series of posts via his X handle @b_abiodun4, the pastor declared, “I’m anointed man of God. I can curse you now and it’ll take effect for the rest of your lives. Bible says touch not my anointed… Try me and see.”
He later added, “If you don’t apologize to me in the next 5 minutes, you may not wake up tomorrow. I, Pastor Dr Bola Abiodun, hereby pronounce a curse on u that if you don’t retract & apologize… u shall pass on to glory in your sleep at 11pm on 23rd Feb, ’26.”
Screenshots of the exchange quickly circulated on Instagram, where several blogs reposted the threat, igniting widespread criticism.
Many users condemned the cleric’s comments as extreme and unbecoming of a religious leader. One Instagram user wrote, “This is spiritual intimidation, not Christianity,” while another commented, “A true man of God doesn’t threaten death over titles.”
Others questioned whether he is officially affiliated with RCCG, noting the church’s structured hierarchy and disciplinary procedures.
Despite the dire prophecy, Tomisin resumed posting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, hours after the stated time of the curse had passed.
In a defiant tweet, she wrote: “Stay off twitter until banger boys start parading ‘their’ pictures with RIP ……my parents are active SM users. Abeg o! Abeg o.”
Her return to social media triggered another wave of reactions, with supporters mocking the failed prediction and praising her composure.
Some Instagram commentators described the episode as a reflection of the ongoing tension between conservative religious figures and outspoken feminists in Nigeria’s online space.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from the RCCG addressing the pastor’s claims or clarifying his status within the church.
Meanwhile, the incident continues to fuel broader conversations about online harassment, religious authority, and the treatment of women who challenge male-dominated narratives.
