Outspoken media personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, fondly called Daddy Freeze, has once again sparked controversy with his bold claims about miracles in Nigerian Pentecostal churches.
According to him, these so-called divine acts are nothing more than carefully staged performances designed to sway gullible minds.
Speaking on a recent episode of the Outside The Box podcast, Daddy Freeze didn’t hold back his skepticism, making it clear that he finds no authenticity in the miracles often showcased in Nigerian churches.
He emphasized that while he has no personal issues with pastors, he cannot bring himself to believe in their miraculous claims.
“I’m sorry but I don’t believe in any of the miracles in any Pentecostal church. I don’t have a problem with the pastors but I don’t believe their miracles,” he stated firmly.
Backing his stance with biblical references, Daddy Freeze contrasted the alleged modern-day miracles with those performed by Jesus Christ, which, he argued, were undeniable and verifiable. “My IQ is 156. I will have to be pretty dumb to be able to [believe in miracles in Nigerian churches],” he remarked.
He went on to cite examples of Christ’s miraculous works healing a man with a withered hand, raising Lazarus from the dead, and restoring sight to blind Bartimaeus all of whom, he noted, were well-known figures in their time.
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Drawing a stark comparison, Daddy Freeze questioned why no renowned Nigerian cleric has ever successfully healed or resurrected a prominent individual.
He referenced the late Dora Akunyili, who battled cancer despite prayers from numerous religious leaders, and Nollywood actor Mr. Ibu, who suffered severe health complications leading to his leg amputation and eventual passing.
“But in Nigeria today, there’s nobody… Dora Akunyili was dying of cancer, every Nigerian G.O prayed for her, they couldn’t heal her. Mr. Ibu was deteriorating to the point they had to amputate him, and nobody could heal him. And then he died, and nobody could raise him,” he pointed out.
Challenging Nigerian pastors to provide undeniable proof of their miraculous claims, Daddy Freeze concluded, “Don’t tell me you did miracles. I want proofs.”
His remarks have reignited debates on the authenticity of faith healing in Nigerian churches, with many questioning whether these so-called miracles can withstand scrutiny beyond the walls of religious gatherings.