Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, says he does not collect tithes and does not preach about tithing in his church. He says his ministry’s “real mission” is to demonstrate spiritual power and perform miracles, rather than emphasize giving practices.
Odumeje also clarifies that he is not saying tithing is inherently wrong. He frames decisions about whether to pay tithe or give as personal choices between an individual and God, rather than something church leaders should force or use to pressure members.
Across coverage, outlets report that he critiques churches that focus on tithes and money collection. The accounts differ mainly in phrasing and emphasis: Information Nigeria and Vanguard focus on his stated mission and non-collection claim, while Nigerian Eye adds more detail about his criticism of using tithing as a basis for salvation and his specific statements that he does not view tithe as “bad.” Punch presents the same core claim that he does not collect or preach about tithes and ties it to his emphasis on spiritual power.
