21/12/2023
In the enigmatic tale preceding Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe's Sunday statement on the viral video, lies a clandestine truth veiled in the shadows of a church dispute. Three years ago, the clandestine decision had been made, shrouding the serene ambiance of Ketu as it deregistered CCC Genesis Global, concealing the echoes of discontent that would later resonate in the sacred corridors of the Genesis Global Harvest Anniversary.
At the heart of the matter stood Baba Odunmbaku, the enigmatic Cardinal James Odunmbaku, a venerable shepherd within CCC City of God Cathedral. In an unexpected turn of events during the 2020 Harvest Anniversary, the Cardinal found himself occupying the pastor's chair in the inner sanctum of CCC Genesis Global. The repercussions of this act were swift and harsh.
Summoned to the ecclesiastical headquarters, Prophet Israel Oladele Genesis faced a barrage of accusations and queries. The charges were simple yet profound—how could he permit a senior clergyman, Baba Odunmbaku, to usurp the sacred seat intended for the Head of the church? The prophet, in his defense, stood resolute, asserting his status as a junior clergyman to Baba Odunmbaku in rank, age, and authority. He argued that directing questions and accusations toward Cardinal Odunmbaku himself would be more apt, given his familiarity with the church doctrine.
The repercussions were severe. Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe found himself alone in the tide of deregistration, his parish cast adrift from the ecclesiastical moorings of Ketu. Ironically, the same Cardinal Odunmbaku, the epicenter of the controversy, later ascended to the esteemed position of Grand Patron of CCC Evangelism Committee—an appointment bestowed by the very headquarters that had severed ties with Prophet Israel.
Yet, the saga didn't end there. Another chapter unfolded, revealing an incident during a Sunday Service at CCC Genesis Global. In a display of compassion, Prophet Israel Genesis, guided by the Holy Spirit, directed the entirety of the day's collection to a destitute woman and her child. The prophet defended this benevolent act, invoking the teachings of Jesus Christ in Matthew 25:31-46—a lesson in kindness rather than a mere exhibition.
However, the elders raised their eyebrows at this display of generosity, and Prophet Israel was admonished to cease such actions. This marked another grievance in the eyes of the ecclesiastical authorities, a deviation from the established doctrine, and further fueled the flames of his eventual deregistration.
In the intricate web of CCC hierarchy, the revelation of numerous shepherds, each with their parishes, under the watchful eyes of higher authorities complicates the narrative. The prophet, disavowing any title beyond allegiance to Rev SBJ OSHOFFA and Baba Shoyoye, stands alone in Christ.
Yet, amid the ecclesiastical disentanglements and the court case leading to his imprisonment, Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe faced not just a schism within the church but also external allegations. Accusations of being the devil's advocate, a swindler, and an occultist circulated, with false prophecies predicting his downfall, designed to tarnish his reputation.
As the saga unfolds, the core question lingers: Is this the embodiment of the teachings the Bible imparts? The celestial reality check challenges the congregation to contemplate the divergence between the sacred doctrines and the intricate tapestry of human judgments and actions.
