By Christopher mercy
The Nigeria College of Bishops and Peace Initiative Movement has called on the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to immediately suspend Prophetess Mary Oluwaseye Yomi Sholoye, founder of the New Seraph Church, pending an investigation into allegations against her.
Addressing journalists in Abuja, the group’s National President, Bishop Abel King, said the call was driven by concerns over the integrity of Christianity and the reputation of genuine clergy. The group said Prophetess Sholoye’s name had become publicly linked to matters raising “serious moral, spiritual, and ethical questions” before Nigerians.
According to the statement, documents in the public domain suggest that Sholoye met with individuals involved in transactions allegedly worth hundreds of millions of naira, including discussions tied to political appointments and public offices. The group said meetings were reportedly held in Abuja with witnesses present and agreements allegedly drafted and signed.
The group expressed alarm that a public representative of the Christian faith would allegedly be involved in activities connecting spiritual consultations to public office 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 raised concerns over Sholoye’s reported petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against HRH Dr. Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, describing it as “selective, unfair, and misleading” given claims that funds were knowingly routed through agreed channels.
The Nigeria College of Bishops and Peace Initiative Movement urged CAN to take five steps: launch an immediate disciplinary and doctrinal review of Prophetess Sholoye; suspend her from recognized ministerial activities pending clarification; publicly distance the Church from practices that commercialize 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 said, adding that the Church must not appear to tolerate conduct that contradicts biblical principles. The group also appealed to security agencies to conduct fair and unbiased investigations into all persons connected to the transactions.
CAN had not issued a public response to the demands as of press time. Efforts to reach representatives of Prophetess Sholoye for comment were unsuccessful.
