Actor Okey Bakassi Tells Jim Iyke – “I’ve Got Your Back, Bro”

Comedian cum actor, Okey Bakassi McAnthony, has rallied round his colleague, Jim Iyke, who has come in for some scathing attacks in the aftermath of his alleged ‘spiritual deliverance’ at the Synagogue Church of
All Nations, saying he is in support of the deliverance fully.

Since the video of the purported deliverance became viral last week, many people, including top actors, had harangued Jim and the man in the Synagogue, Prophet TB Joshua, saying that the deliverance was stage managed and fake. Nollywood producer, Charles Novia and former President of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria, Segun Arinze, had likened the said deliverance to some Nigerian movie, telling Jim to come out of the euphoria.

But Okey Bakassi, who is a former Special Assistant to Imo State Governor, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, had this to say in support of his colleague: “I’m fed up with all the noise about my actor colleague who gained independence from ‘demonic influence’ or ‘Deliverance’ at the Synagogue. I respect him for seeking spiritual help when others are shying away from the reality of their situation.

Even those who are ‘Demons’ themselves are throwing insults at Jim. Our level of hypocrisy in Nigeria is nauseating. Established sinners find it convenient to throw stones at those whose stories become public, making it more difficult for people to seek help. Congrats, Jim, for being man enough.”

Well said Okey Bakassi. But did I just smell a hint of sarcasm there?