A shocking story has left many people heartbroken and angry. A man of God — someone trusted by his congregation — is now at the center of a disturbing scandal. His name is Bishop Samuel Onyeagoziri, the General Overseer of Champions of the Truth Church, Abakaliki. What started as a promise of healing has turned into a serious criminal case involving a sickle cell patient, sexual abuse, and lies in the name of miracles.
It all began around 2021. A young woman named Euphemia Ede, who suffers from sickle cell disease, was introduced to Bishop Onyeagoziri. Like many others, Euphemia believed in divine healing. She was desperate for relief — tired of pain, tired of hospital visits, tired of being different. So when the bishop told her he could “change her genotype from SS to AA”, she believed him. But there was a shocking condition. According to Euphemia, the bishop said the healing would only work if she had sexual intercourse with him for seven nights.
He said it was “spiritual cleansing” — that through it, her blood would be purified and her sickness would disappear. Out of fear, hope, and desperation, Euphemia agreed. But what was supposed to last seven days didn’t stop there. According to her testimony, Bishop Onyeagoziri continued to sleep with her for five years. During that time, she says he manipulated her emotionally, threatened her, and even forced her to take nude photos and videos. At one point, she claimed he pointed a rifle at her when she tried to leave.
Instead of getting better, Euphemia’s health got worse. The sickle cell crises continued, and she began to realize she had been deceived. She told reporters that the bishop refused to delete the sex tapes, and when she asked him to stop contacting her, he threatened to ruin her life. As the story spread, members of the community grew angry. Human rights activists and lawyers stepped in to help Euphemia. A petition was written to the police, and soon after, Samuel Onyeagoziri was arrested in Abakaliki. The police confirmed they were investigating allegations of sexual abuse, coercion, and medical deceit.
The church’s gates were locked, and the once-respected bishop became a national topic overnight. People began to ask: “How can a man of God exploit a sick woman in the name of healing?”Across social media, Nigerians reacted with shock and disgust.
Many demanded justice, not just for Euphemia, but for other victims who may still be silent. Women’s rights groups described the act as spiritual manipulation and rape. Medical experts also spoke out, explaining that genotype cannot change — not through prayer, not through sex, not through any ritual. Doctors warned that such false promises can cause real harm, especially for people living with lifelong conditions like sickle cell disease. The investigation is still ongoing.
If found guilty, Bishop Samuel Onyeagoziri could face serious prison time for abuse, exploitation, and deceit.
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