A senior clergyman, Bishop Abioye, has sparked mixed reactions online after recounting how he allegedly resolved a major car fault by pouring anointing oil on the engine instead of replacing spare parts.
According to the bishop, mechanics had informed him that repairing the faulty vehicle would require spare parts worth about ₦2 million, but he chose a different approach.
Bishop Abioye claims prayer, not mechanics, fixed his ₦2m car problem
“When they tell me my car is giving any problem, I tell them to bring oil for me. I open the engine, that is the head of the vehicle, and pour it inside. Then I tell it to behave.”
The bishop explained that on one occasion, after being told the car needed expensive replacement parts, he prayed over the engine, anointed it with oil, commanded it to work in Jesus’ name, and asked the mechanics to start it.
He claimed that after the prayer, the car reportedly started working, which he described as a testimony of faith rather than mechanical intervention.
Bishop Abioye also urged believers not to allow challenges overwhelm them, saying faith can overcome situations that appear impossible.
Social media reactions
However, the story has generated intense debate online, with Nigerians sharply divided between faith-based interpretations and practical mechanical reasoning.
@mrboboskie: “Spiritual confidence is meaningful, but mechanical issues still need mechanical solutions. I go need this kind anointing on top my car sha”
@theyfwRayan: “Some people look up to this fraud”
@nnazoro: “As ridiculous as this sounds, it works if you have faith in God through Jesus Christ. It’s not the oil that works the miracle but your trust in God. I personally have similar experiences.”
@davidoghe: “Funniest thing is, there are mechanical engineers in the church and they’ll shout amen too.”
The comments continue to pour in as Nigerians debate faith, miracles, and the fine line between belief and practicality.
Watch the video below…
“When I was told it would cost 2 million to replace my car parts, I poured anointing oil into the engine and commanded it to work. It started right away."
-Bishop David Abioye pic.twitter.com/MUeeWzHeUf
— Crystal’s tweets (@oluwa_crystal) December 14, 2025
