Unauthorized Structures, Divisions, Areas, Districts, Zones In Osun State: E.M.F Issues Pastoral Directives

His Eminence, Reverend Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa, Pastor and Spiritual Head of the Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide, has said that, creation of some structures, divisions, areas, district, zones in Osun State, do not have his approval.

According to a statement issued by the head of media and publicity to EMF Oshoffa, Superior Evangelist Kayode Ajala MPIC, “His Eminence, Reverend Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa has instructed that all unauthorized structures as highlighted are ultra vires, null and void. He, further, issued pastoral directives mandating the Task Force Chairman to investigate all misdemeanous and abnomalities amongst the membership of C.C.C. with a view to making cuprits face appropriate disciplinary actions.

The full statement reads;

“The attention of His Eminence, Reverend E.M.F. Oshoffa has been drawn to the creation of some unauthorised structures viz Divisions, Areas, Districts, Zones, et al in Osun State.

“The Pastor and Spiritual Head of the Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide, His Eminence, Reverend Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa, wishes to make it clear that such structures in Osun State DO NOT HAVE his approval. The actual restructuring process for a number of States, including Osun, being supervised by the apex authority of the Church is still ongoing and yet to be completed.

“Therefore, His Eminence instructs that all unauthorised structures as highlighted above are ultra vires, null and void. The approved structure under the seal of approval of the highest authority in the Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide, would be made public in due course.

“The foregoing Pastoral directives are contained in memo with reference number CCC/EMF/PO/AD-004/02-23 dated 10th February, 2023, and addressed to Osun State Evangelist, Venerable Superior Evangelist Firmin Akinbode Adjovi.

“In the same vein, marching orders have been issued to the Task Force Chairman, Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide, Venerable Superior Evangelist Firmin Adjovi by His Eminence, Reverend E.M.F. Oshoffa. The fresh pastoral directives mandates the Task Force Chairman to investigate all misdemeanous and abnomalities amongst the membership of C.C.C. with a view to making cuprits face appropriate disciplinary actions. This is important as there is an urgent need to stem the growing wave of misdeeds capable of tarnishing the image of the Church. Memo reference number CCC/EMF/PO/AD-002/02-23 refers.”