‘I Saw Enenche, Oyakhilome, Oyedepo and Other Pastors Crying in Hellfire’ — Evangelist Linda Paul Rika

Evangelist Linda Paul Rika has sparked reactions online after claiming that she saw several prominent Christian pastors “crying” in hellfire during what she described as a spiritual revelation.

Among those she named were Pastor Paul Enenche, his wife, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Bishop David Oyedepo and Pastor Jerry Eze, alongside other ministers whom she said were from different countries and racial backgrounds.

Rika made the claim while recounting what she described as a revelation concerning judgment and the afterlife. A recording of the account has since circulated on social media.

“I saw Pastor Jerry Eze, Pastor Paul Enenche and his wife, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Pastor Oyedepo, and other prominent pastors of different races crying in hellfire,” she was quoted as saying.

According to reports on her testimony, Rika claimed she saw Enenche and his wife wearing red clothes and described the pastor as expressing regret over what she portrayed as a decision to pursue worldly attractions rather than remain focused on heaven.

She also claimed that she saw Oyedepo crying and expressing regret, while alleging that another prominent minister was confessing what she described as secret sins.

Rika further said she saw millions of people waiting for judgment and described the scene as resembling a “big mass burial.”

She said the experience reinforced her belief that public religious status or ministerial anointing does not automatically guarantee salvation.

A major theme in Rika’s account was the distinction between what she described as “anointing” and holiness.

She claimed that the revelation showed her that some ministers had prioritised anointing, fame or worldly achievements over holiness.

Rika said the experience was intended as a warning to Christians to examine their lives rather than rely solely on their public religious reputation.

The claims have generated mixed reactions on social media, with some users questioning the revelation and others discussing its religious message.

However, Rika’s account remains an unverified spiritual claim. There is no independent evidence establishing that any of the named pastors is in hellfire, and the statement should not be presented as a factual determination about their spiritual status.

The pastors named in the account have not, in the reports reviewed, been shown to have independently confirmed Rika’s claims.

The controversy has nevertheless reignited online discussions about holiness, religious leadership, public reputation and the Christian concept of divine judgment.