Apostle Arome Osayi Faces Backlash Over ₦1m Donation Request

A video featuring Apostle Arome Osayi, the founder of the Remnant Christian Network (RCN), has resurfaced, showing him asking willing church members to donate ₦1 million each within a five-minute timeframe. The clip, which circulated on TikTok on September 29, 2026, has ignited significant backlash on Nigerian social media, with many questioning the morality of such timed financial requests.

Osayi claimed that God instructed him to make this request and stated that smaller donations would not be accepted. He also mentioned that he had already contributed his own portion.

The video gained attention amid a feud between Osayi and social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM), who criticized Osayi's religious stance, arguing that it hinders Nigeria's progress and that the focus should be on economic productivity and infrastructure. The video has drawn sharp criticism from various social media users, reflecting widespread discontent with the financial demands made by religious leaders.