Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is currently facing trouble in South Africa after refusing to comply with government orders to release his financial records.
According to a report from News 24, the commission, led by Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva investigating the commercialization of religion and the abuse of people's beliefs within South Africa, where Christ Embassy has several branches.
In her words she said:
“These people take
money from people. What are they doing with that money? We want to know. We
will not back down,”
“Some of these religious leaders will face prison if they do not comply and we have been clear about our course of action," she insisted.
“If he intends
on that route, we are ready. He will have to face the same fate as the others
who refuse to hand over their financial records,”
Mrs Mkhwanazi-Xaluva
singled out Oyakhilome, stating that he insisted he would fight the commission
in court before releasing his records.
“If he intends on that route, we are ready. He will have to face the same fate
as the others who refuse to hand over their financial records,” she said.
All those summoned to the hearings are required to produce their ordination certificate, the church registration certificate, bank statements and the annual financial statements dating from 2012.
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