Methodist Preacher Loses Church Election Amid Viral Video Controversy
- The Methodist preacher confronted by a church member over tithe issues has faced a severe setback following the controversy dominating several media headlines across discussions
- The new development comes as he lost a major election, which has caused others to raise questions about the timing of the polls and the resurfacing of the controversial video
- Kumchacha has also reacted to the Methodist tithe wahala, slamming the preacher while claiming that the woman’s message was correct, despite disagreeing with her approach
Very Rev. Dr Solomon Bruce has lost the election for the Kumasi Diocesan Bishop position, a development that has triggered debate over the timing and possible influence of a resurfaced viral video.
Source: UGC
The election outcome has drawn attention within church and public circles, with discussions focusing on the re-emergence of the footage shortly before the vote.
The video allegedly dates back to his time serving at Wesley Cathedral Methodist Church in Sunyani. In the footage, a woman is seen confronting church leadership and accusing them of being “thieves” in relation to the handling of tithes.
The circulation of the video just days before the election has led some observers to question whether its timing may have affected perceptions or influenced the outcome of the process.
Others have also suggested that the release of the video could have been strategically timed, although there is no official confirmation supporting claims of any coordinated effort.
Despite the ongoing debate, no formal link has been established between the resurfaced video and the election result.
Read details in the Instagram post below.
Kumchacha blasts Methodist pastor
Earlier, Ghanaian prophet Nicholas Osei, popularly known as Prophet Kumchacha, reacted to the viral video where a member of the Wesley Cathedral Methodist Church was seen calling out the leadership of the church.
In a video on his TikTok page, Kumchacha, who gave his opinion on what transpired, said the only part he disagreed with was the manner in which the woman delivered her message.
According to him, the disgruntled church member came off too harshly in her submission.
“She should have presented her submission in a different manner; besides that, what the woman said is 100 per cent right.”
Source: UGC
He then lashed out at the pastor over his claim that people who do not pay tithes in church are robbers because they are stealing from the church.
Countering that claim with scripture, Kumchacha referenced 2 Corinthians 9:7, quoting Paul’s teaching about giving according to what is in one’s heart.
“It is not true. Paying tithe is not compulsory; it is not by force. Also, when it comes to giving in the house of God, the way some pastors demand money has led many people to stop going to church. Today, many churches have turned into businesses.”
He further alleged that many pastors are assessed based on how much they are able to get members to give.
At the time of writing the report, the video had generated over 4,000 likes and 100 comments.
Watch the TikTok video below:
GRA opposes calls to tax churches
In a related development, YEN.com.gh earlier reported that the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) dismissed calls for churches and religious institutions to pay taxes on tithes and offerings.
The revenue collection institution rejected claims that churches are lucrative business ventures, hence the need for taxation on their income.
Source: YEN.com.gh
