The founder of Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has denied the allegation of adultery in the divorce suit between him and his wife, Anita.
His counsel, Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), described the allegation as “wicked and malicious”, saying it was intended to bring his person and the church “to public opprobrium and ridicule.”
Pinheiro, in a statement yesterday said the adultery allegation “currently circulating in the media is nothing but a complete distortion of facts in the pending proceedings in the United Kingdom.”
The statement advised media establishments to verify the authenticity of their stories before publication, saying unless they desist from making such further publications, they would take appropriate legal actions against them to protect Oyakhilome’s reputation and that of the church.
The statement titled: “In the matter of malicious falsehood against Rev. Chris Oyakhilome and the Christ Embassy Church” said: “The attention of our client, Rev. Chris Oyakhilome and the church, the Christ Embassy, has been drawn to the wave of false, malicious and fabricated stories being published in the print and electronic media about his person, the church and a matrimonial cause between him and his wife.
“Our client is seriously concerned that under the guise of reporting a divorce proceeding involving him, publishers resorted to an unjustified and malicious attack on his reputation for reasons not unconnected with the respective publishers’ selfish motives of prospect of materials and financial advantage attendant to the wide circulation their distorted and fabricated stories would enjoy.
“The publishers decided to fabricate facts including (but not limited) to allegation of adultery against our client, with the wicked and malicious intention of bringing his person and the church to public opprobrium and ridicule.
“It is our client’s instructions to inform the public and particularly warn the concerned media houses that the news or story circulating in the media is nothing but a complete distortion of the facts in the pending proceedings in the United Kingdom, to the knowledge of the publishers. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Pastor Chris weldone is not easy
ReplyDeleteweda u commited adultary or noth, only GOD knows but let me ask u, why did u allow your wife to go and reside abroad why you reside here in nigeria?
ReplyDeletePoint of correction. He does not reside here in Nigeria.
DeleteWhere is he residing? Is he residing in his matrimonial home? God hate putting away.
DeleteNice question....
ReplyDeletethis is absurd
ReplyDeleteWhy did you allow your wife to reside in London why you reside in South Africa? You set the precedence for a broken home right from the start.
ReplyDeleteNa wa o! na wetin com bring d divorce com na? der is notin hidden under d sun. God is watching u. make it open to d public, notin to hide
ReplyDeletesome people will miss heaven as a result of swift judgement
ReplyDeleteWhy is kemi always defending fraudulent and corrupt institutions? He is a fraud himself.
ReplyDeleteOooh sorry Anita are you really sure of facing the end of this you started,,, well,,, I have noting to tell you but have it in mind that that young man pastor Christ has been converting souls God,,,
ReplyDeleteYou really need to be careful in trying to end his carrier with this kind of statement,, remember the anger of God will surely take place,
That's mind advice
Are u defendg pastor Oyakilome? I'm quite sure he didn't send any of u 2 help him because u don't come back 2 say he didn't come 2 appreciate u. Him nd d fmly re God's herritage, God'll not be careless 2 allow ordinary man 2 judge 4 Him. Stop canversg for him. This's a famly affair, leave him alone u're all hypocreates. Let him speak 4 himself. Don't make a scape goat nd talk of town nd abarndone him. Cross again I say is personal.
ReplyDeleteThe real issue which pastor Chris lawyer failed to address was whether Anitas grounds for the divorce included adultery as widely reported by the press and not whether he committed adultery or not.
ReplyDeleteMedia report said the reason for divorce that the wife gave was Adultery and Unreasonable Conduct. Mr. Lawyer, are these in the court papers? You can only sue the papers and other media houses if these allegations are not there. Otherwise, he should counter-sue his wife.
ReplyDeleteIs he Nigerian too
ReplyDeleteIn every rumor, there must b an atom of truth. Pls, let's stop beating around d bush. In d real sense, how can a pastor(man of God) as popularly called, keep to jerry curl as his lifestyle? Its mysterious,unethical nd ungodly. He should go for confession nd seek total repentace ooooo..............
ReplyDeleteMay God help this man of God, too tasks to be head
ReplyDeleteKemi (san) na only naija una for dey mae mouth and dey no fit talk for oyibo present.. the man is contolling over one (1) billion dollars. last week 21 yrs old daughter celibrated with bikini ( Pastor daughter) who are deceiving man of God, mirale walker.. una go go hell on earth here
ReplyDeleteThat pastor chris is a pastor doesnt make him a super man. It can happen 2 anybody. Friends, let us pray 4 them instead of condemning them. It is very functional 4 humans 2 err but lets encourage them 2 rise again so dat they can learn their lesson n teach others frm their experiences.
ReplyDeleteThis pastor is a fraud just like others. please don't give me that self convincing stuff like: Not all pastors are bad, my pastor is different, or Satan made him do it. All bull shit comments like that just confirms that you are gullible and will continue to be fooled by organize religion. I have always concludes that organize religion is a scam. Keep going to church and allow yourselves to be lied to every Sunday. They will continue to live a great life while you continue to be poor and vulnerable. Use your senses and don't be a fool. Why can't you pray to God on your own? Why do you have to let someone pray for you?
ReplyDeleteThere is no rumor without an element of truth, the lawyer has succeeded in letting us know he never commit adultery but he never told us what has actually happen btw the Pastor and his wife that calls for a divorce!!! he's a man of God n a public figure that's why we are interested in the story,so that we will stop believing lies again from the social media. pls Mr Lawyer we want to know the the truth. sikena.......
ReplyDeleteHmmm...
ReplyDeleteHuman beings are so quick to judge so long as it's not themselves. As far as I'm concerned, this is nobody's business.
Only the man and his wife are in the position to say anything about this. Even the lawyers won't be truthful.
By the way, only God knows the truth of the matter.