Church Expels New Bride Who Refused to ‘workout’ with her husband as Pastor Calls Her Dem%n

An Abuja-based church, Holiness Revival Movement Worldwide, has expelled Oyiza, a newly married woman, after she allegedly refused to consummate her marriage with her husband, Isaac. The couple, from Ibadan, completed traditional rites in Okene, Kogi State, and a court wedding in Ibadan on September 6, 2025.

The marriage reportedly ran into trouble shortly after the ceremony as Oyiza insisted she did not love Isaac and accused her mother of forcing her into the union. Mediation by both families and church leaders allegedly failed.

In a video, Pastor Paul Rika described Oyiza as a “d£mon” and announced her expulsion. “So, we have delivered her to Satan. We have expelled, excommunicated her. You want to bring sh@me, what do you mean that you don’t love Isaac?” he said, urging members to pray for her “destr¥ction.”

Isaac said Oyiza had consented initially but later expressed doubts and remained adamant after counselling. “She would tell me almost every time, ‘No love, no joy, no peace,’” he said, adding she accused him of attempted r@pe when he sought intimacy.

Despite repeated interventions, Oyiza refused to reconcile, prompting the church to take disciplinary action.