PASTOR CHRIS MAY GO TO PRISON?
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Chris Oyakhilome is facing trouble in South Africa
after refusing to comply with government orders to
release his financial records. According to a report in
News 24, several prominent church leaders have not
adhered to the demands of the South African
Commission for the Promotion and Protection of
Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities.
The Commission, led by Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva is
investigating the commercialisation of religion and
the abuse of people's beliefs within South Africa,
where Christ Embassy has several branches.
“These people take money from people. What are
they doing with that money? We want to know. We
will not back down,” she said.
All those summoned to the hearings are required to
produce their ordination certificate, the church
registration certificate, bank statements and the
annual financial statements dating from 2012.
“Some of these religious leaders will face prison if
they do not comply and we have been clear about
our course of action," she insisted.
Mkhwanazi-Xaluva singled out Oyakhilome, stating
that he insisted he would fight the commission in
court before releasing his records.
“If he intends on that route, we are ready. He will
have to face the same fate as the others who refuse
to hand over their financial records,” she said.
In contrast, a source who attended the hearing of
South African Bishop Stephen Zondo, stated that
Mkhwanazi-Xaluva cited an equally controversial
Nigerian megachurch leader, T.B. Joshua, as an
example of one who openly used his finances to
assist the less-privileged, something she expected of
all clergy.
Source: News 24
PASTOR CHRIS MAY GO TO PRISON?
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