The governing body of Foursquare Gospel Church, has suspended four ministers over failed land scheme.
According to the church, the ministers suspended over the failed land scheme includes: Rev. Isaac Komolafe, who was the former District Overseer of the Abuja branch of the church; Rev. Paul Okereke; Rev. Michael Azuonwu; and Bro. Kenneth Ugbomah.
In a statement signed by the the National Secretary of the board, Reverend Samson Alawode, it stated that the decision made by the church was as a result of the negative publicity the protracted land transactions have caused and how it has put a stigma on the church.
It explained, “her reputation continues to suffer in public domain as a result of unrestrained negative publicity being orchestrated by the subscribers”.
According to the board, it revealed that the decision to suspend the ministers came after failed attempt to mediate between the affected ministers and the subscribers to their land acquisition scheme.
“It was in the light of the roles played by these ministers – Rev. Isaac Komolafe who was the former District Overseer of the Abuja branch of the church, Rev. Paul Okereke, Rev. Michael Azuonwu and Bro. Kenneth Ugbomah – that they have been suspended from all ministerial assignments and membership rights and privileges,”
The later part of the statement stated that the ban can also be lifted, if they are able to resolve the issues with their subscribers in a satisfactory manner.
