A recent sermon by renowned Lagos-based preacher, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has sparked heated debate across Nigeria. During a church service on May 4, he questioned conventional medical advice regarding salt consumption, claiming that cutting salt from one’s diet can lead to serious health issues, including strokes.
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Pastor Oyakhilome shared video clips of medical professionals expressing doubts about standard dietary guidelines, using their perspectives to support his argument that salt is vital to human health. According to him, avoiding salt could be dangerous. “Many have suffered strokes because they stopped eating salt,” he said, urging his congregation to trust spiritual insight over medical warnings.
He further claimed that revelations received through speaking in tongues informed his understanding of salt's importance, emphasizing that hospitals use salt-based solutions in treatments. Citing Mark 9:50, where Jesus calls salt “good,” Oyakhilome connected his advice to biblical wisdom.
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The sermon, shared widely online, has generated significant controversy. Supporters applaud the message, calling it a bold stand against "misinformation," while critics, including health experts, warn it may mislead the public into ignoring professional medical advice.
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As debates rage on social media, the clash between faith-based teachings and scientific health practices continues to stir national conversation.