Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, the founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, has decided to withdraw the N1 billion lawsuit he filed against popular Nigerian activist and social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman.
The clergyman’s decision to forgive rather than pursue legal action has sparked widespread discussion, especially given the nature of the dispute between the two figures.
In an official statement on Saturday, the clergyman revealed that he had decided to forgive Verydarkman and hand the matter over to Jesus Christ, following the teachings of peace and forgiveness.
“Verydarkman, I, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, extend forgiveness to you. I am withdrawing the court case against you. Following the teachings of Jesus, who preached peace and corrected sinners, I forgive you. May you learn from your mistakes and walk in righteousness from now on, my son,” the prophet stated.
The conflict began when Verydarkman, a well-known social media personality with a significant following, publicly criticized Prophet Fufeyin’s line of so-called miracle products, which includes soap, water, and perfume.
Launched in June, these products were marketed with claims of healing powers, drawing the attention of many, including Verydarkman, who questioned their legitimacy.
In a viral video released by Verydarkman, he expressed his doubts about the effectiveness of Fufeyin’s miracle products and raised concerns about the approval process by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Nigeria’s regulatory body for food and drugs.
He challenged the prophet to disclose the ingredients of the miracle soap and threatened to petition NAFDAC to investigate how the product received approval.
“I will send a petition to NAFDAC to tell me the basis on which they approved the soap for Nigerians to buy from this pastor,” Verydarkman stated in his video, arguing that transparency was essential in such matters.
The dispute escalated further when Verydarkman decided to put the miracle products to the test.
He purchased the items directly from Fufeyin and distributed them to a community of people with disabilities in Abuja.
The test was intended to verify the prophet’s claims, with the participants being asked to use the products and observe any changes.
However, as the day went on, there were no noticeable effects, contrary to the miraculous claims made by Fufeyin.
Verydarkman documented the lack of results and used this as further evidence to criticize the prophet’s products, questioning the authenticity of the healing powers that had been touted.
In response to the growing criticism, Prophet Fufeyin took to his official Facebook page on August 9 to defend his reputation.
He posted a video in which several members of his church shared personal testimonies, claiming that the miracle water had positively impacted their health, finances, and overall well-being.
Despite these testimonials, many viewers remained skeptical, with some questioning the veracity of the claims and others criticizing the prophet’s statements.
The controversy took a legal turn when Prophet Fufeyin served Verydarkman with a lawsuit demanding N1 billion in damages, accusing the activist of defamation and seeking a restraining order to prevent further criticism.
In a defiant response, Verydarkman announced in another viral video that he was prepared to take the case to court, accompanied by 700 blind people, 36 women seeking children, and 800 deaf individuals.
His message was clear: if the miracle products were as effective as claimed, they should work in front of the judge.
The lawsuit attracted significant public attention, with many debating the validity of the claims made by both parties.
While some supported the prophet, others sided with Verydarkman, praising his efforts to hold religious leaders accountable.
This gesture of mercy from Prophet Fufeyin has been met with mixed reactions. Some have praised the prophet for embodying the Christian values of forgiveness and turning the other cheek.
Others, however, see the withdrawal as a strategic move to avoid further public scrutiny and criticism, especially in light of the ongoing debate about the legitimacy of his miracle products.
