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Woman who made husband swear for infidelity rejoices over mother-in-law’s death

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  • A Canada-based Nigerian prophetess, Ezinne Nwanorue, celebrated the death of her mother-in-law on Facebook, calling her a "wicked witch."
  • The post drew criticism on social media, reviving public attention to a previous viral incident where Ezinne made her husband swear an oath against infidelity.
  • Ezinne had previously accused her husband of cheating despite the oath, and her latest post has further intensified family disputes.

A Nigerian woman based in Canada, Prophetess Ezinne Nwanorue, has ignited controversy by celebrating her mother-in-law's death on Facebook. She posted the deceased's funeral poster, labeling her a "wicked witch" and wishing her to "rest in pieces in hell."

One wicked witch is down: my dead mother-in-law, Comfort Chika Nwanorue, rest in pieces in hell with other dead witches; your members will soon join you.

— Prophetess Ezinne NwanorueHer Facebook post celebrating her mother-in-law's death.

"One wicked witch is down: my dead mother-in-law, Comfort Chika Nwanorue, rest in pieces in hell with other dead witches; your members will soon join you," Ezinne wrote. She further declared herself "the weapon fashioned against all the witches and wizards and all the evil people in the world," warning them to repent or face judgment from her.

The post has garnered mixed reactions online, with many users condemning her for celebrating a family member's death. This incident brings renewed attention to the family's public disputes. Previously, Ezinne and her husband, Franklin Chimaobim Nwanorue, went viral after she insisted he publicly swear an oath against infidelity before relocating to Canada.

I am the weapon fashioned against all the witches and wizards and all the evil people in the world; you all shall go down in my hands. Very wicked beings.

— Prophetess Ezinne NwanorueContinuing her Facebook post about her mother-in-law.

In a recorded video, Franklin accepted the condition, stating, "I confess, and I promise that if I come to Canada and cheat on you, let me die in the name of Jesus." He also pledged faithfulness. However, Ezinne later claimed her husband had still been involved with another woman after taking the oath, alleging he had "still slept with one of his side chicks."

You people should repent now and accept Christ; if not, you won’t escape the judgment of de@th from my hands, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

— Prophetess Ezinne NwanorueFurther statements in her controversial Facebook post.

As of the time of reporting, neither Franklin Nwanorue nor other family members had publicly responded to Ezinne's latest post. The ongoing family conflict continues to draw public attention.

I confess, and I promise that if I come to Canada and cheat on you, let me die in the name of Jesus.

— Franklin Chimaobim NwanorueThe oath he made publicly regarding fidelity.
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