Controversial Onitsha-based pastor, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has made a shocking revelation about his troubled past as an armed robber. This admission has taken many by surprise, considering his current role as a religious leader known for his unconventional approach to ministry.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, Odumeje opened up to his congregation, candidly sharing the details of how he became involved in armed robbery at the young age of 14, while growing up in the dangerous streets of Onitsha, Anambra State. He expressed that the environment he grew up in played a significant role in leading him down a path filled with crime and violence.
Odumeje, who often makes headlines for his bold antics, recounted his experiences, stating, “I was born in Onitsha city, No 3, Nnewi street. And I grew up in a dangerous street. I became an armed robber at the age of 14.” He further elaborated, “I became a terrorist until Jesus Christ arrested me through the help of my mother to change my life… a destroyer became a savior,” he confessed in the video, highlighting the dramatic transformation he underwent in his life.
The pastor credited his mother with playing a pivotal role in his transformation, stating that her deep faith and guidance ultimately led him away from a life of crime. Her influence and steadfast belief in his potential for change were instrumental in his journey to redemption, he explained.
This revelation has sparked a range of reactions from both his followers and critics. Many expressed surprise at the pastor’s past, while others applauded his testimony of transformation, viewing it as a powerful message of hope and redemption. Odumeje's candid admission is seen as a testament to the impact of faith and family in overcoming adversity and making significant life changes.
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Odumeje became a tellorist at 14 until, Jesus Chwist arrest him 😂😂🫵🫵 pic.twitter.com/UxoZcgSbj0
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) October 2, 2024