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Prophet Evans: Calling Shepherd Aso, Celestial Church ritualists is an insult to the body of Christ
One of the topmost Celestial Church of Christ shepherds, Prophet Gabriel Evans of City of David has condemns the earlier reports of Shepherd Aso James using a labourer who died accidentally during the evacuation of soakaway in CCC Overcomers Parish, Ajah, for rituals.
The incident which led to attacks on the Senior Shepherd-in-charge of the parish, James Godwin Aso, the secretary of the church, and vandalization of the church buildings worth millions of naira. While rumours of money was circulated on the internet by bloggers.
The no-nonsense Prophet Evans described James Aso as a worthy Shepherd having known him over 25 years ago in Asapa London. And over time has demonstrated the habit of a good servant of God
The leader of His Majesty Evangelical Ministry said it is an insult to the body of Christ tagging Celestial Church of Christ and James Aso as ritualists.
“I have known Shepherd Aso over 25 years ago in Asapa London, I know him a trustworthy fellow, responsible and dedicated to the work of God, he’s a good guy, I used the word good guy because when we started of young together he was a wonderful person. And I believe and I can testify that Aso is a straight forward person, of course there could be negligence on the fact of what happened but some people to come and say Aso is ritualist, Celestial Church is a ritualist is an insult to the body of Christ.”
“We have seen so many things happened both in Celestial Church of Christ and other denomination that are appalling and disgusting but on this particular issue I say No, I say No, you know me very well, my name is Prophet Evans, I will stand on the part of the truth no matter whose horse is gut, Aso is a straight and worthy shepherd in the Celestial fold.”
“Two years ago, I was with him in DMC, when he was shepherd in DMC, at this point I will tell the world that Aso is not a ritualist, Celestial Church Christ are not ritualists. I am proud as a Celestial, I am proud to be, I am proud to be representative of Christ, there could be negligence in the way they handle things but going to the extreme of tagging a well respected shepherd a ritualist is an insult on body of Christ.”
Meanwhile, the Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide has demanded an autopsy of labourer known as ‘Dogo’ who died accidentally while evacuating the soakaway of one its parish Overcomers in Ajah Lagos.
In shielding light on the incident, the Celestial Church of Christ body worldwide has risen up to investigate the matter and have thrown their weight behind the popular shepherd.
In efforts to dent the image of the shepherd and the body of the Celestial church, various bloggers took advantage of the scenario to misinform the general public that the hausa man who died inside the soakaway accidentally, was used for rituals by the church.
A source who reveals in anonymity told The Papers that the body of Celestial Church is ready to challenge the incident and has demanded immediate exercise of autopsy of the deceased to further the investigation.
He said: “CCC worldwide has told the Nigerian police not to release the body of the deceased that the Church is interested in the case, not only to prove innocent of Shepherd Aso but also the image of the church which has been painted badly by bloggers. The church has also demanded the arrest of the man circulating the video for proper interrogation of his fact. We are ready and we will do it and make this an example of justice in situations like this.”
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“Muslims Are Not Slaves” – Pastor Can’t Appoint Oyo Chief Imam, MURIC Sends Strong Warning To Alaafin
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has rejected the claim by the Alaafin of Oyo, Akeem Owoade, that he has the exclusive right to appoint the Chief Imam of Oyo town.
MURIC’s founder and executive director, Ishaq Akintola, said on Wednesday that no law gives the monarch such power.
His words: “The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade claimed yesterday that he had the exclusive right to appoint the chief imam of Oyo town.
“The claim was contained in a statement issued by the Alaafin’s director of media and publicity, Bode Durojaiye, on Monday, September 15, 2025.
“We reject this statement. It is false, baseless and without any legal backing. What the Alaafin called his exclusive right is a baseless privilege now being abused by traditional rulers in Yorubaland. Alaafin is being economical with the truth.”
Akintola challenged the monarch to produce a legal instrument backing his claim, describing it as “illogical, irrational and laughable”.
“If he has the power to appoint the chief imam, does he also have the power to appoint the bishop of Oyo?” he asked.
He further stated: “Now, if he has no power to appoint the bishop, he cannot claim the power to appoint the chief imam. If he is relying on tradition, there is a difference between tradition and what the law says.
“By the way, what kind of tradition enslaves Muslims but gives Christians freedom. We reject a tradition that puts Muslims in chains. Muslims are not slaves.”
The MURIC director said Nigeria is a democracy and not a monarchy, warning the Alaafin to “respect himself and know his limits so that he can be adequately respected”.
He added that past practices cannot serve as justification.
“The tradition in the past was to trek to Makkah on foot. That has been abandoned. The incumbent Alaafin should stop clinging to a comatose practice,” he said.
Akintola argued that Owoade, being a pastor, has “no moral right to dictate who should lead the Muslims in Oyo”.
He said the Muslim community of Oyo should consult the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) before presenting a candidate for the role, stressing that the Alaafin’s blessing is “not mandatory”.
“To the Alaafin, Kabiyesi, your imperial majesty, you are the king over the whole of Oyo. You are king over the Muslims, the Christians and the traditionalists.
“Each group chooses its own leader. No law gives you exclusive right to choose the chief imam. Otherwise, show us evidence that you picked the Bishop. If you cannot pick the Bishop, how can you pick the imam? Stop impugning our dignity. Respect begets respect,” MURIC said.
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