“Pastor Ebuka Obi’s Hotel Deliverance Session Sparks Mixed Reactions Online: Supporters Defend, Critics Question Methods”
2 min readPastor Ebuka Obi, a well-known clergyman and founder of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, has ignited conversations on social media following the release of a video depicting him conducting a deliverance session. The video, which was shared by the popular Instagram blog Gossipmill TV, shows Pastor Ebuka entering a woman’s hotel room, accompanied by several others.
In the footage, Pastor Ebuka places his hand on the woman, who immediately becomes visibly uneasy and restless. The scene intensifies as he begins praying against marine spirits, a spiritual concept often associated with demonic possession in some religious beliefs. As the prayer escalates, the woman appears disoriented, prompting others in the room to hold her down, preventing her from harming herself or those around her.
The video has sparked widespread reactions online, with some viewers supporting the deliverance session, while others remain skeptical or critical of the methods used. This incident adds to the ongoing debate about the practices of spiritual deliverance in modern religious movements.
A recent video featuring Pastor Ebuka Obi, founder of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, has sparked widespread discussions online after it captured him conducting a deliverance session on a woman in a hotel room. According to reports, the hotel is owned by Pastor Ebuka himself, and it is common for individuals facing various issues to stay there during Zion programs. Pastor Ebuka is known to visit the rooms of these guests to perform prayer and deliverance sessions.
The video, which was shared by popular Instagram blog Gossipmill TV, shows the clergyman placing his hand on the woman, leading to visible distress and disorientation. As he prayed against what he referred to as marine spirits, others present in the room restrained the woman to prevent any harm.
The video has since drawn mixed reactions from the public. Supporters of Pastor Ebuka, such as Instagram user yes_iam_cali, defended the clergyman, stating, “These are people that came for Zion program and were all lodged in the church hotel, where the man of God regularly prays for everyone in their rooms. No Ebuka Obi slander will be tolerated!”
On the other hand, critics voiced their skepticism about the methods used during the deliverance session. Instagram user izobah questioned the authenticity of such exorcisms, stating, “You guys don’t have the faintest idea what exorcism is. It should be done privately between the possessed and the pastor, not in front of an audience with cameras.”
Another user, chibuikem_icon, mocked some members of the Zion community, remarking, “To see a Zion member with sense is rare… all of them are Facebook-addicted people.” However, some, like awmighty_, opted to stay neutral, stating humorously, “To those of us who had something to say but chose to keep quiet and just watch, may we find peace and happiness today.”
The video has sparked debates around the nature of deliverance sessions and the practices of spiritual movements, leaving opinions sharply divided.