Bishops’ Group Urges CAN To Suspend Prophetess Sholoye Over Allegations
The Nigeria College of Bishops and Peace Initiative Movement has called on the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to suspend Prophetess Mary Oluwaseye Yomi Sholoye, founder of the New Seraph Church, pending investigations into allegations linked to her.
The group made the demand while addressing journalists in Abuja, where its National President, Bishop Abel King, said the call was necessary to protect the integrity of Christianity and the reputation of genuine clerics.
According to Bishop King, Prophetess Sholoye’s name has recently been associated with issues that have raised “serious moral, spiritual, and ethical concerns” in the public space.
The group alleged that documents circulating publicly suggest that Sholoye held meetings with individuals connected to transactions reportedly worth hundreds of millions of naira, including discussions allegedly tied to political appointments and public offices.
It further claimed that some of the meetings took place in Abuja in the presence of witnesses, with agreements reportedly drafted and signed.
Expressing concern over the allegations, the group said it was disturbing that a public representative of the Christian faith could allegedly be linked to activities involving spiritual consultations, political influence, and financial negotiations.
“Christianity does not teach the buying of political offices. Christianity does not support spiritual manipulation for earthly power. Christianity does not endorse secret financial dealings disguised as prophecy or divine influence,” the statement read.
The group also criticised Prophetess Sholoye’s reported petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against HRH Dr. Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, describing the move as “selective, unfair, and misleading.”
According to the bishops’ group, there were claims that the funds in question were knowingly routed through mutually agreed channels.
The Nigeria College of Bishops and Peace Initiative Movement urged CAN to immediately begin a disciplinary and doctrinal review of Prophetess Sholoye and suspend her from recognised ministerial activities pending clarification of the allegations.
The group also asked the Christian body to publicly distance itself from practices that allegedly commercialise spirituality, protect the image of Christianity, and reaffirm the Church’s commitment to truth, justice, and accountability.
“This is not persecution. This is accountability,” Bishop King stated, adding that the Church must not be seen as tolerating conduct that contradicts biblical principles.
The organisation further appealed to security agencies to carry out a fair and unbiased investigation into all individuals connected to the alleged transactions.
As of the time of filing this report, the Christian Association of Nigeria had not issued any official response to the demands.
Efforts to reach representatives of Prophetess Sholoye for comments were unsuccessful.
