The marriage crisis between the General Overseer of
Christ Embassy International Church, Pastor Chris
Oyakhilome and his wife Rev.Anita has reportedly caused
among church members, according to Punch.
Some members of the church, however, took to facebook
to shared their opinion on the divorce crisis through a
Facebook page created, ‘ Where is Rev. Anita
Oyakhilome,’ which is believed to have been opened by
Anita’s fans.
According to one of the church members, Ijeoma Olive
Ehirim said: “I am a Christ Embassy member. I hate one
thing there: How can a pastor be working together with a
lady hand in hand, attending meetings and lodging in a
hotel for days. My girlfriend travels with our branch
pastor annually for PPCF which holds in Lagos. Only God
knows.”
One, Samantha Iwowo, described adultery as one of the
grounds for divorce saying: “Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
must have been discovered compromising his marital
bed business. It is what it is. God says judgement will
start from His house. ‘Touch not my anointed’ is God’s
instruction regarding all his children, not an individual
nicking, scheming, threatening monies off people’s
purses and telling them that salvation is tied to tithes and
that seed sowing is only money donation to the church/
pastor’s coffers. One down, more to roll. Christ be
praised.”
A former member of the church, Chinyere Okechukwu-
George, claimed to have left the church when she
observed some irregularities saying: “I and my family left
Christ Embassy for our own good after worshiping there
for three years plus and seeing all the things going on
under the disguise of church. And I can comfortably say
that for over a year now, we have had so much peace in
our Christian lives. I don’t care how you view my
comment but truth must be told.”
Joseph Osagiede, contrary to the report making rounds of
the separation said the Oyakhilomes were still together
saying: “I have been in Christ Embassy for 12 years. All
is totally well with thier marriage. All those wishing them
to split and also those going about saying nasty things
about the church, be careful.”
Faith Ebunoluwa Adetayo also said: “I have been in
Christ Embassy since 1990s and I can authoritatively say
some things: I have seen the power of God work,
demonstrated in healings and many other things. I have
seen how that Pastor Chris is less concerned about
mistakes we make.
“He believes that these sins of the flesh will disappear,
only if we listen to the word of God. Rather than
condemning us, he speaks words of encouragement. And
for your information, Pastor Anita is still very much in the
ministry and she’s with her darling husband.”
Meanwhile, on August 20, a post on the facebook page
‘Where is Rev.Anita Oyakhilome? stated that Rev.
Anita’s leaving was a move of the spirit.