A prominent Nigerian pastor has sparked a fierce theological row after releasing a promotional poster that appears to attribute a sacred description of Jesus Christ to the devil.
Dr Kingsley Okonkwo, the founder of David’s Christian Centre (DCC), released the graphic on the social media platform X to promote a broadcast scheduled for Sunday, 15 March.
The poster featured the word ‘Satan’ in bold red lettering, accompanied by the phrase: "The same yesterday, today & forever."
The slogan is a direct adaptation of the New Testament verse Hebrews 13:8, a pillar of Christian doctrine traditionally used to describe the immutable nature of Jesus Christ.
The move has drawn heavy criticism from online observers, with some accusing the cleric of "shock marketing" and others alleging blasphemy.
"The blasphemy is too much. Lucifer... is who Oga Okonkwo is trying so hard to transfer the distinguished attributes of God to? It is a pity," one critic wrote.
Others questioned whether the provocative imagery was a deliberate attempt to generate social media engagement.
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"Is this the new pattern—post controversial stuffs, then trend a bit? Even as a pastor?" another user asked.
However, many of Okonkwo’s followers have defended the campaign, suggesting the phrase was intended to reveal the persistent nature of evil rather than to offer praise.
One supporter urged the public to "listen to the teaching first," adding that the phrasing was likely a "catchy sentence" designed to grab attention.
Another commenter argued that the context was clear: "It simply means Satan has not changed in character and his mission remains the same... to kill, steal and to destroy."
The controversy has reignited a broader debate within the charismatic Christian community regarding the focus of modern ministry.
While some argue that "Jesus is the focus" and question the necessity of "preaching Satan," others maintain that understanding the "enemy" is a scriptural requirement.
The broadcast, which was timed for 8 pm West Africa Time (WAT) with simultaneous viewings across the UK, US, and Australia, reportedly drew a large digital audience despite the preceding outcry.
Okonkwo, who is well known for his often-unconventional teachings on marriage and faith, has yet to issue a formal response to the criticisms.