Shockwaves Online as Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Declares: “Pay Your First Fruit and Even 419 Sins Will Be Washed Away!”

In a video clip that has set social media ablaze, popular Nigerian cleric, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, has stirred massive controversy after making a jaw-dropping spiritual proclamation during a recent church service.

The viral footage, which is now trending across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, captures the moment the prophet boldly assured his congregation that paying their first fruit offering will not only cleanse them of sins but also attract divine backing — even if they are engaged in fraudulent activities such as ‘419’.

The internet has been on fire since this statement hit the airwaves. The preacher’s exact words, which many users found shocking, went along the lines of: “When you pay your first fruit, your sins will be washed away. Even if you dey do 419, God will dey behind you!”

This bold declaration has since ignited heated debates online, with many Nigerians flooding the comment sections to express disbelief, outrage, and in some cases, support. The term "Prophet Jeremiah Omoto 419 statement" quickly skyrocketed to one of the most searched phrases on Google Nigeria today, reflecting the sheer scale of public curiosity and reaction.

While many netizens were stunned, others accused the cleric of promoting moral decadence under the guise of religious teaching. “So is he now saying that God supports fraud as long as you pay first fruit? What message is this sending to the youths?” one outraged commenter posted on X.

In contrast, some defenders of the prophet argued that his message had been misunderstood or taken out of context. “Prophet Omoto is simply emphasizing the power of sacrifice and offering. People should stop twisting it,” one church member commented on Facebook.

Regardless of interpretation, the video’s impact is undeniable. The clip has already garnered over 500,000 views on Instagram and is being widely shared in WhatsApp groups. On Google Trends, searches such as “Prophet Jeremiah Omoto video”, “first fruit offering Nigeria”, and “419 sins washed away” have dominated the top spots for the past 12 hours, proving just how deeply the message resonated — or shocked — the public.

Analysts say this is not the first time Nigerian clerics have made sensational statements about tithes, offerings, and spiritual blessings, but few have gone this far in seeming to imply that financial giving could override moral responsibility.

As the debate continues, one thing is clear: Prophet Jeremiah Omoto’s statement has once again thrust the controversial conversation about religion, money, and morality in Nigeria into the spotlight. And with Google searches on this topic still climbing, it seems this story is far from over.

Stay tuned for more updates as reactions continue to pour in.

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