C&S Leadership Crisis: Most Senior Apostle Gideon Adeniran Disowns Circulating Petition, Warns Against Using His Name.

The ongoing leadership developments within the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide have taken a fresh turn following a strong disclaimer issued by Most Senior Apostle Gideon Adeniran, distancing himself from petitions, write-ups and other communications circulating in connection with the emergence of the Acting Baba-Aladura.

In a statement addressed to the Chairman and Members of the Board of Trustees of the C&S Movement Church Worldwide, Most Senior Apostle Adeniran categorically denied being the author, mastermind, sponsor, commissioner or signatory of any petition or communication challenging or commenting on the emergence of the Acting Baba-Aladura.

According to him, his name has been wrongly associated with certain documents circulating across media and social-media platforms.

He stated that he “did not author, mastermind, commission, approve or sign any such petition or communication,” stressing that he was not aware of the said write-up before it began circulating.

"My Name Must Not Be Used Without My Consent"

A major thrust of the statement was the senior cleric's warning against the unauthorized use of his name, title, identity or signature.

Senior Apostle Adeniran maintained that nobody had his authority to prepare, endorse, circulate or publish any document in his name concerning the succession or emergence of the Acting Baba-Aladura.

He further rejected what he described as attempts to portray him as having masterminded a campaign against individuals or decisions of the Church.

Says His Position Is Personal and Independent

The Most Senior Apostle also emphasized that his views on matters concerning the Church should not be inferred from documents circulating on social media.

He explained that whenever he decides to express his personal position on any sensitive issue affecting the Movement, he would do so personally and through a communication he had expressly authorized.

He therefore urged the Board of Trustees, senior leaders, members of the C&S Movement Church and the general public to verify the authenticity of any document purportedly emanating from him before attributing it to him.

Calls for Disregard of Unauthorized Communications

Apostle Adeniran appealed to the Church and its leadership to disregard any petition, statement, publication or communication circulating in his name concerning the emergence of the Acting Baba-Aladura which he did not personally authorize or sign.

He also called on whoever might have originated or circulated such materials to immediately stop using his name in connection with communications he did not approve.

Appeals for Peace and Unity

Against the backdrop of the sensitive leadership and succession issues within the Movement, Apostle Adeniran called for restraint, honesty and responsibility among members and leaders.

He warned that the unauthorized use of another person's identity could create unnecessary misunderstanding, suspicion and division within the Church.

He stressed that he had no intention of contributing to division within the Movement and would not knowingly allow his name to be used for such purposes.

Five-Point Disclaimer 

For emphasis, the senior cleric placed the following on record:

• He did not author the petition.
• He did not mastermind the petition.
• He did not commission the petition.
• He did not authorize anyone to write the petition in his name.
• He did not sign or approve the communication.
• He was not aware of the write-up before its circulation.

Final Disclaimer

Most Senior Apostle Adeniran described his statement as a formal and unequivocal public disclaimer against any petition, publication, social-media post or other communication falsely attributing authorship, sponsorship, approval or signature to him regarding the emergence of the Acting Baba-Aladura.

He advised anyone seeking to know his position on matters concerning the Church to obtain clarification directly from him rather than relying on materials circulating on social media or other platforms.

He concluded by reaffirming his commitment to the peace, unity, dignity and spiritual integrity of the C&S Movement Church Worldwide, declaring:

«“My name, identity and signature are not instruments for anyone's agenda.”»