Adebayo Adenrele
The Brotherhood of the Cross and Stars, founded by the Sole Spiritual Head of the Universe, popularly known as Olumba Olumba Obu on thursday arrived Ekiti State on a three-day evangelical mission.
The team, led by the international Chairman, Archbishop David Irefin, noted that the misconception about Jesus Christ and Olumba prompted them to embark on evangelical mission in the State to preach and spread the gospel of Olumba.
Addressing Journalists on Thursday, at the Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ado-Ekiti, Professor Irefin clarified the misconception about the brotherhood, which he said means oneness, explaining that it was the reason the Olumba couldn’t belong to any religious association.
In his words, “The International Missionary Crusaders fellowship of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star converge on Ekiti state for a week long evangelical outreach that would attract members from the 12 formations that made up the nation”. Said Irefin.
Irefin, who is also a University Don, stated that the 3-day evangelism which started on thursday would end on Sunday morning, adding that the team will be visiting some villages and towns including institutions in the State for house to house evangelism.
“Programs lined up for the week include courtesy visits to many dignitaries in the state including, traditional rulers, educational institutions, Administrators and the political leaders.
“Other activities include humanitarian services, fasting, prayers and evangelical outreach among others.”
Debunking the rumour surrounding his death, he said he is very much alive and currently reside in Calabar, Cross Rivers.
Speaking on the security Challenges ravaging some parts of the country, Professor Irefin said that Olumba has the blueprints to all the problems facing the country, particularly economic and insecurity but expects people to come to him first, adding that Nigeria needs to be returned to the old National Anthem and the former 12 states to make the federation.
In his remarks, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ekiti State Council, Comrade Rotimi Ojomoyela assured of the readiness of journalists in the State to give them needed support as requested to make their mission to the State a successful one.
Other members of the team include; Bishop E. N. Igbeke, posted Priest, SCS, Ayisi Daniel, C. A. Michael Adoh, E.N. D. Paul Tayo, D.V. Ogagbe Anthony and Bishop Peter Olowu.
