By Sharon Akuboh
We the concerned members of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Worldwide, acting in accordance with the Church Constitution and Sacred Tradition, wishes to address the recent announcement regarding the appointment of a new acting Baba Aladura.
1. Position of the Church Constitution
According to the Constitution of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, the office of Baba Aladura is filled by hierarchical succession. Upon the transition to glory of the late Baba Aladura, His grace, Emmanuel Alogbo, the mantle rightly and constitutionally devolves to the next in line of authority, who is Most Senior Special Apostle Prophet Timothy Iranloye Adewoye.
This provision was put in place to preserve order, unity, and continuity in the Movement founded by our fathers.
2. Rejection of the Contrary Announcement
We note with concern the announcement naming Most Senior Special Apostle Gabriel Kassim, as Acting Baba Aladura. That announcement did not follow the procedure laid down in our Constitution which was not followed by the Board of Trustees.
Therefore, we state categorically that such an announcement is null, void, and of no effect within the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church.
3. Affirmation of Authentic Leadership
In line with due process and in consultation with Districts and Branches Worldwide hereby affirm and presents Most Senior Apostle Prophet Timothy Iranloye Adewoye, as the authentic and constitutionally recognized Acting Baba Aladura of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, effective 20th, August 2026.
We call on all Districts, Branches and Model Branches, and members worldwide, to give him their full support, prayers, and allegiance as we move forward in unity.
4. Call for Peace and Order
We urge all members of the fold to remain calm, prayerful, and law-abiding.
The Church is bigger than any individual or Board Of Trustees.
Any action that seeks to cause division or confusion is contrary to the spirit of Cherubim and Seraphim.
We also appeal to the public, media, and government agencies to recognize only communications that will be issued henceforth by the office of the authentic Acting Baba Aladura.
Signed,
For and on behalf of concerned members of CSMC Worldwide.