Controversial Anambra-based clergyman Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, known as Prophet Odumeje, has provoked widespread outrage by proclaiming himself the "greatest pastor in the world" and daring fellow ministers to a public miracle contest to prove his supremacy. In a viral sermon clip circulating since December 6, 2025, Odumeje boasted that "all pastors know I am the greatest... nobody reaches me," claiming untapped "extra power for competition" and "extra power for incasity" reserved for showdowns. He urged doubters: "If you say I am not greater than you, come out for a challenge. Come out, let’s do miracle".
Odumeje's flamboyant style marked by dramatic gestures and unapologetic bravado has long polarized audiences, blending evangelism with entertainment in his Onitsha-based ministry. Supporters hail his boldness, while critics decry arrogance, with social media erupting in memes, skepticism, and debates questioning spiritual authenticity versus showmanship. Reactions range from "this man get native doctor calling" to concerns over modern ministry's focus on spectacle over healing the afflicted.
The challenge amplifies Nigeria's clerical rivalries, echoing past "power must change hands" clashes amid prosperity gospel scrutiny. No takers emerged yet, but the video's millions of views fuel endless discourse.