
The Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Church Worldwide has called on its prophets to stop performing rituals for youths involved in internet fraud, commonly known as "Yahoo Boys."
This directive was issued during a pre-centenary revival held in Osogbo. Senior Apostle Samuel Onigbinde, Chairman of C&S Unification in Osun State, emphasized the church's mission to eliminate practices that deviate from the teachings of its founder, Moses Orimolade. "One of the key goals of the Unification is to combat strange practices among our members. C&S is not a refuge for ‘Yahoo boys,’ and prophets using our white garment to perform such rituals must stop," Onigbinde stated.
The church has formed a committee to ensure all members adhere strictly to the doctrines of Prophet Orimolade, which focus on healing through prayer, fasting, and divine intervention rather than spirit conjuring. Pastor Olusegun Elijah, the convener of the pre-centenary revival, highlighted the proliferation of churches in Nigeria, attributing it to widespread unemployment. He warned that many individuals, driven by joblessness, were opening churches for personal gain rather than spiritual leadership, contributing to rising crime rates.
"The surge in crime despite the growing number of religious centres reflects the failure of religious leaders to focus on salvation," Elijah remarked. Elijah also criticized the increasing alignment of clergy members with the political class, making it difficult to hold politicians accountable. He called on religious leaders to disengage from political fraternisation and maintain their role as moral watchdogs. "Additionally, many clergy members are now aligning with the political class, making it difficult to hold politicians accountable," he added.
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