This archive report was first published on 23 June 2020.
On June 23, 2020, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the general overseer of Christ Embassy, reacted to the guidelines rolled out by the federal government for the gradual reopening of churches.
According to Pastor Chris, one cannot say they believe in Jesus Christ and be afraid of viruses, adding that Jesus healed the sick by touching them in the Bible.
He condemned many ministers of God who have been supporting government control of religious houses, saying, "These people who are afraid are pretending to be representing the Christians to the government, it's a shame. I think the government leaders are laughing at them,"
He also stated that pastors who are scared of the disease need prayers, and that the reason churches are still shut down is not because of government but men of God who convinced the government not to allow them open.
He said they told the government that churches must follow "wicked guidelines" before they can reopen.
Watch Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's full video reaction below:
