Nigerian evangelist and founder of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach (ZPMO), Evangelist Ebuka Obi, has sparked a nationwide debate after openly declaring that he does not believe in a woman’s love. Speaking during a live session on his official ministry platform on Thursday, June 26, 2025, Obi said he remains convinced that most women love men for selfish reasons and personal gain.
Citing personal experience, the popular preacher revealed he has received over 1,000 love letters from female admirers, but none of them has convinced him of genuine affection. “Women only love you because of what they stand to benefit,” he stated firmly, adding that even if he gets married, he would never fully trust any woman’s declaration of love.
The evangelist explained that his beliefs stem from observing how society treats men based on their status and resources. “If your love is real, why not love the wheelbarrow pusher on the road?” Obi questioned, challenging women who claim to love men unconditionally. The comment has since gone viral across X, Facebook, and Instagram.
Obi didn’t stop there. He emphasized that the only woman whose love he believes is genuine and unconditional is his mother. “My mother is the only woman that can tell me ‘I love you’ and I will believe her,” he said, drawing loud cheers and applause from his live congregation and online viewers.
While some supporters applauded his candor, arguing that he spoke uncomfortable truths about transactional relationships in today’s world, others accused him of promoting harmful gender stereotypes and projecting personal trust issues onto all women.
This is not the first time Evangelist Obi has made controversial relationship-themed remarks from the pulpit. Over the past year, he has openly criticized modern dating culture, urging young men to focus on financial empowerment and spiritual growth instead of chasing romantic validation.
As social media continues to buzz with debates under hashtags like #EbukaObi #WomenAndLove and #RelationshipTruths, the preacher remains unfazed. Close aides say he stands by his statements and plans to address the topic again during his next Sunday message at Zion Ground in Lagos.
