20/06/2026
Is it true that Apostle Gideon Odoma called Apostle Harrison Ayintete an "Akure Demon"?
There have been speculations on social media that Apostle Gideon Odoma called Apostle Harrison Ayintete an "Akure Demon." Many have considered such a statement unfit for a man of his stature to direct at another preacher from the altar.
It is no longer news that there has been a contention between the Puritan and Hyper-Grace communities over the doctrine of "once saved, forever saved."
The Puritans believe that salvation can be lost if a believer who has received the life of Christ begins to live in sin and immorality. However, as long as a believer continues to contend for the faith and work out his salvation with fear and trembling, he shall be saved.
On the other hand, the Hyper-Grace camp believes that a believer is eternally saved and secure in Christ, and that once a man receives the life of Christ, nothing can separate him from the Father.
In recent times, there have been clashes of ideology between notable preachers, among whom are Apostle Gideon Odoma and Apostle Harrison Ayintete.
Recently, Apostle Harrison Ayintete referred to Apostle Gideon Odoma as a liar, slanderer, and hypocrite, among other things.
Many people are of the opinion that Apostle Gideon Odoma started the exchange by calling Apostle Harrison Ayintete an "Akure Demon." This post seeks to clarify whether Apostle Gideon truly made that statement.
There is a video that circulated around June 26, 2024, in which it appears that Apostle Gideon made the statement. The video is attached in the comments section for anyone who wishes to watch it.
These are the exact words quoted from the video:
"One calls himself a preacher. He is under the influence of Akure demons, and he said, 'What are they doing with virginity? Are they eating the virginity?' He is supposed to be a preacher. Run away from Akure demons people who glory in shame."
A few observations:
1. No direct name was mentioned: There is no direct mention of Apostle Harrison Ayintete. Akure is a location, not the name of a person. He never explicitly mentioned AHA. The question then becomes: who was he referring to?
2. "Under the influence of Akure demons": Considering the broader context of the sermon titled "In the Last Days," the discussion appears to be about a preacher whom he believes is under a demonic influence that causes him to glory in what should be considered shameful. Again, no direct name was mentioned.
3. "Beware of Akure demons": In the context of the sermon, this appears to be a reference to a spirit or influence that leads people into error, rather than a direct name-calling of a particular individual.
No matter what we do in defending the gospel, let us not make it personal.
We can disagree and still walk in love.
