The Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Church Worldwide has called on its prophets to discontinue performing rituals for individuals involved in internet fraud, commonly known as “Yahoo Yahoo.”
This appeal was made on Monday during a pre-centenary revival in Osogbo, Osun State.
Senior Apostle Samuel Onigbinde, Chairman of the C&S Unification in Osun State, stressed that the church is committed to eradicating unorthodox practices within its ranks.
He emphasized that the fraudulent rituals carried out by certain prophets contradict the original teachings of the church’s founder, Moses Orimolade, who advocated for healing through prayer, fasting, and divine intervention rather than spirit conjuring.
He said, “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.”
He added that a committee has been formed to ensure all members adhered to the doctrines of Prophet Orimolade.
Pastor Olusegun Elijah, the convener of the pre-centenary revival, spoke on the proliferation of churches, attributing it to widespread unemployment in Nigeria.
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.
“Additionally, many clergy members are now aligning with the political class, making it difficult to hold politicians accountable,” Elijah remarked.
He called on religious leaders to disengage from political fraternisation and maintain their role as moral watchdogs.
