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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Assembles Legal Team For Divorce Fight by 9jahubcom(m): 6:12pm On Sep 07, 2014
Christ Embassy founder, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, is finally assembling a team of lawyers for the divorce case instituted by his wife, according to a new report on TheCable.ng

In April, his wife, Anita, had filed for divorce at Central Family Court, High Holborn, London, UK, on the grounds of “unreasonable behaviour” and “adultery” (inappropriate relationships with members of staff). The charismatic pastor strongly denies charges of adultery and has now resolved to engage the services of reputable family lawyers to launch his defence.

TheCable was unable to ascertain the names of his would-be legal representatives, although they are expected to come from the UK since the wife also engaged the services of a British law firm, Attwaters Jameson Hill Solicitors. It is yet unclear the position to be taken by Oyakhilome on the case ─ either to stall the divorce or to stop the wife from getting hefty alimony.

“The pastor is sending mixed messages all the time. We honestly don’t know his mind yet,” a pastor with the church told TheCable in Lagos, citing instances of Oyakhilome getting angry over his wife’s action and other instances when he appeared conciliatory, seeking that she should retrace her steps and return to her matrimonial home.

Oyakhilome had got wind of his wife’s divorce moves as far back as February this year and tried to stall, but she still went ahead to file the case in April. For two months, he avoided being served the court papers but was eventually tricked into accepting service by the wife’s lawyers who went to visit him at his London hotel incognito.

Although the marriage was contracted in Nigeria, Anita might have chosen the UK for the divorce because that is where she resides and Western courts are known for their strong stand on family issues. If the case ends in her favour, she could get alimony of up to 50% of Oyakhilome’s assets, which include hotels and real estate in many countries.

Under the divorce process, he is expected to file his response to the wife’s allegations and state grounds under which he thinks the marriage should not be dissolved. He could also try to prove to the court that the wife does not deserve significant alimony because of the circumstances of the case.
At the time of writing, he was yet to file his defence, according to sources in the know.

Anita’s lawyers may now be forced to ask for the next step ─ which is the actual dissolution of the union ─ if Oyakhilome’s lawyers keep them waiting.

After reports of the divorce suit were published, an angry Oyakhilome reportedly spoke with members at the London headquarters via a conference call asking those who wanted to leave the church to feel free to do so.

The troubled marriage appeared to have finally broken down last year when Anita stopped ministering at the London headquarters, which she presides over along with other churches in Europe. She also stopped contributing to Rhapsody of Realities, the highly successful Christian daily devotional which is sold around the world and is a major source of income for the couple.

The devotional, which is written in 550 languages and is currently distributed in 242 countries, is on course to reaching 300,000 cities across the world with 100million in 2014, according to the official website.

Much has been read into the removal of Anita’s name from the devotional after the news of the divorce proceedings went public. A member of the church in the UK told TheCable that Anita was complaining that retaining her picture and profile in the booklet was creating the wrong impression that she was still contributing to it.

Unconfirmed reports said she ordered the latest edition to be confiscated in London because it was still bearing her image and she had not been paid any royalties since last year.

Christ Embassy is one of the biggest denominations in Nigeria, with branches all over the world.
The marriage is blessed with two daughters.

http://www.lailasblog.com/2014/09/pastor-chris-oyakhilome-assembles-legal.html?m=1
Re: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Assembles Legal Team For Divorce Fight by 9jahubcom(m): 6:12pm On Sep 07, 2014
matter don dey serious o
Re: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Assembles Legal Team For Divorce Fight by Odunharry(m): 6:15pm On Sep 07, 2014
na wah o.....Abeg i wan go Kuwait and i dey Oshodi which bus i go enter??

Re: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Assembles Legal Team For Divorce Fight by pweetyholly(f): 6:19pm On Sep 07, 2014
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Re: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Assembles Legal Team For Divorce Fight by hungryboy(m): 6:20pm On Sep 07, 2014
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Re: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Assembles Legal Team For Divorce Fight by Nobody: 6:37pm On Sep 07, 2014
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Re: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Assembles Legal Team For Divorce Fight by PastorKun(m): 6:45pm On Sep 07, 2014
It's getting more interesting. smiley
Re: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Assembles Legal Team For Divorce Fight by donchrisk(m): 6:53pm On Sep 07, 2014
All lies continue publishin, God is watching u.
Re: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Assembles Legal Team For Divorce Fight by Tallesty1(m): 7:10pm On Sep 07, 2014
donchrisk: All lies continue publishin, God is watching u.
Tell us the truth if you know it.

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Re: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Assembles Legal Team For Divorce Fight by Huios28(m): 7:34pm On Sep 07, 2014
Some make the news, others read the news. For those who care to know the truth and not depend on rumours from bloggers on the Divorce saga of Rev Chris and Anita Oyakhilome, The man of God has eventually spoken in the September global Communion Service and this were his words " I am aware some media houses have been reporting some stupid things about me, there are many people who want it to be true, but I didn't do any of such. They say these because they dont know who a man of God is. There are preachers and there are Men of God. Jesus was also accused but it didn't change who He was. Christians are not supposed to divorce or take themselves to court, it is not right. Pray for Rev Anita, it doesn't mean because a husband is a Pastor, then his wife is automatically mature or that she automatically will be at the same level with her husband. Who were the wives of the apostles and Priests in the Bible? Why were their names not mentioned? Never be bothered with speculation. September, More grace".

I Love my Man of God, Rev Chris Oyakhilome Ph.D. Believer's Loveworld on Point. We are too big for media. Keep writing your stories and make us more popular.

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Re: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Assembles Legal Team For Divorce Fight by Oduduwaboy(m): 7:44pm On Sep 07, 2014
When will this man stop disgracing himself and 'ministry' by dragging his wife in the mud. Its clear to anyone who cares to see that this pastor has no respect for his wife and perhaps all women generally. If as a man of God , your wife begins to go astray after 16 years of marriage, whose fault do you think it is? If you can not pastor your wife to heaven, how will you pastor your church successfully?

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